Sean McDonnell

Business Reporter at Cleveland.com

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Rebecca Maurer to run in Cleveland’s new Ward 5, setting up face off with Richard Starr

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Sean McDonnell

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer, who lives in the city’s newly drawn Ward 5, announced Tuesday that she will run for reelection there — setting up a head-to-head matchup with her colleague Councilman Richard Starr. Maurer will face the challenge of introducing herself to most of Ward 5’s voters for the first time, since the ward’s boundaries were redrawn earlier this year. It’s a challenge she’s familiar with, after pulling off an upset against incumbent Anthony Brancatelli in 2021.
Cleveland initiative to battle homelessness finds housing for 154, closes 15 encampments

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Sean McDonnell

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A city-led effort has found housing for 154 people experiencing homelessness and closed 15 encampments as part of the Cleveland’s “A Home for Every Neighbor” program. First unveiled more than a year ago, Mayor Justin Bibb’s $2 million program has already surpassed its initial goal of finding housing for 150 individuals by 2026. Cleveland City Council is set to introduce legislation Monday night that would fund the initiative for a second year with another $1.9 million.
Cleveland enlists workers across City Hall to tackle backlog of lead-safe applications

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Sean McDonnell

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland has cleared a backlog of 1,200 lead-safe applications ahead of schedule after enlisting volunteers from across City Hall to tackle the logjam. The cleared backlog lets the city refocus on the bigger issue: trying to make real progress on preventing childhood lead poisoning. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Cleveland Mayor Bibb warns 63 nonprofits to halt spending in case President Trump cuts federal housing aid

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Sean McDonnell

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Mayor Justin Bibb is warning nonprofits to pause their spending in case President Donald Trump reduces or completely cuts millions in federal grants that is sent to Cleveland each year. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Cleveland boosts summer job program for teens with $500K from city council

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Sean McDonnell

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland City Council is spending extra money on a summer job program for teens and young adults, allowing the organization to hire another 150 kids and hire four more staff members this year. Youth Opportunities Unlimited plans to hire 1,900 youth aged 14 to 18 this summer, with 1,330 of them being Cleveland residents, according to a presentation given to City Council on Monday.
Cleveland braces for potential Trump cut on housing aid that could lead to layoffs, nonprofits closing

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Sean McDonnell

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Trump administration’s silence on federal housing aid has left Cleveland bracing for the worst: a $28 million shortfall that could devastate the community development department and a dozen neighborhood nonprofits. City leaders and nonprofit executives alike are in a precarious position because HUD, or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, would usually give Cleveland an estimate on funding by this time of year.
Ohio cities warn plan to pay for Trump tax cuts will raise costs for roads, bridges

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Anna Staver |Sean McDonnell

Updated: Apr. 07, 2025, 9:58 a.m.|Published: Apr. 07, 2025, 9:51 a.m.State lawmakers approved increasing Ohio's gas tax by 10.5 cents a gallon, short of Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal for 18 cents to pay for Ohio road projects. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio cities warn that taxing the interest on municipal bonds to help extend President Donald Trump’s tax cuts could drive up costs for roads, schools and even hospitals.
OH: Cleveland mayor commits to building 50 miles of comfortable bike lanes in 3 years

2 weeks ago | masstransitmag.com | Sean McDonnell

Cleveland leaders and transportation safety advocates met in City Hall Friday to celebrate Mayor Justin Bibb’s newly approved Cleveland Moves plan – and his commitment to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes in Cleveland over the next three years. Advocates, however, made clear in their remarks at the event that they are looking for even more, saying they were excited for “50 plus” miles to be built.
Cleveland mayor commits to building 50 miles of comfortable bike lanes in 3 years

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Sean McDonnell

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland leaders and transportation safety advocates met in City Hall Friday to celebrate Mayor Justin Bibb’s newly approved Cleveland Moves plan – and his commitment to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes in Cleveland over the next three years. Advocates, however, made clear in their remarks at the event that they are looking for even more, saying they were excited for “50 plus” miles to be built.
Cleveland City Council follows through with new harassment and sensitivity training for members

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Sean McDonnell

SubscriberKey that denotes Subscriber Exclusive content. Updated: Apr. 04, 2025, 9:05 a.m.|Published: Apr. 04, 2025, 9:05 a.m.All Cleveland City Council members have to undergo yearly harassment and sensitivity training because of a recent scandal. (Courtney Astolfi, cleveland.com)Courtney AstolfiCLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin’s commitment to send all of council’s elected leaders, and all their staff, to harassment and sensitivity training starts in earnest today.

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