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Monday, Jan. 9, 2023
7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. EST

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601 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)

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Cleveland City Council is the legislative branch of the government of the City of Cleveland in Ohio. In this meeting, residents may address council with public comments, and council typically introduces legislation and votes on legislation. Council does not typically discuss legislation in detail at this meeting; that happens in council’s committee meetings.

There are 17 elected Cleveland City Council members representing the 17 wards of the City of Cleveland. Each ward has approximately 25,000 residents. Council Members are elected to serve a four-year term. Council members serve two roles in their duties: to draft and enact legislation for the city of Cleveland and act as ombudspersons for their constituents.

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Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Yorel Warr

Public commenters push for participatory budgeting

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Live reporting by Chau Tang

Public commenters discuss participatory budgeting

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05:59 PM Jan 9, 2023 CST

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Here is today's agenda: documenters.org/documents/agen…

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Today's meeting started at 7:00 P.M.

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1st public commenter: Ayat will talk about participatory budgeting. “It included new people to participate in our government. Immigrants, like my parents, high schoolers, it was about giving everyone a say in our government.” Said Ayat. This is part 1. https://t.co/Kn1oJN4XVO

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Here is part 2 from Ayat’s commment. https://t.co/R0qH9untmb

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2nd public commenter: Kareem will talk about the positive outcomes participatory budgeting can have on the community. https://t.co/ChGojYItvA

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3rd public commenter: Jonathan will talk about the people’s budget. He is representing PB Cleveland. pbcle.com
“It takes our city in a new direction. Towards more inclusion, equity, voting, democracy, trust and hope.” Said Jonathan. Here is part 1. https://t.co/VSJoHzSqGH

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Here is part 2 of Jonathan’s public comment about participatory budgeting . https://t.co/2uASKbRX5t

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4rd public commenter: George will also talk about participatory budgeting. “Do we really believe this is city of the people, by the people and for the people? If so, we’re all going to get behind participatory budgeting.” Said George. https://t.co/ADDHhCQwrZ

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Ben will be the 5th public commenter to speak about participatory budgeting. “Nothing activates people like the opportunity to have direct voice in decisions about material resources in their own community.” Said Ben. This is part 1. https://t.co/uKIZG1KDVt

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Here is the last part of Ben’s public comment. https://t.co/4ezZZH860J

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1st Reading:
-27 Emergency Ordinances Referred for Administrative and Committee Review
-3 Emergency Ordinances Read in Full & Passed. One Ordinance 41-2023 passed consents and approves issuing permit for The Inside The Park Homerun
-2 Emergency Resolutions Referred

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7 Emergency Resolutions Read In Full and Adopted

2nd Reading Legislation:
2 Emergency Ordinances Passed
One Emergency Ordinance Passed was 1277-2022, it authorized to enter into an agreement with the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research to provide professional services

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CONT. regarding the Vacant & Abandoned Property Action Council.

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The vote was unanimous. Danny Kelly will replace the soon-to-be judge, Brian Mooney for Ward 11 Cleveland City Council Rep. https://t.co/2fWbEJ1phu

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Here is what Danny Kelly has to say. https://t.co/oW29RHLnuA

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The council adjourned at 8:16 P.M.

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Cleveland City Council is the legislative branch of the government of the City of Cleveland in Ohio. There are 17 elected Cleveland City Council members representing the 17 wards of the City of Cleveland. Each ward has approximately 25,000 residents. Council Members are elected to serve a four-year term. Council members serve two roles in their duties: to draft and enact legislation for the city of Cleveland and act as ombudsmen for their constituents.

Find meetings streamed at: *online on TV20 at: http://www.tv20cleveland.com/watch-now/

*The meetings are also streamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ClevelandCityCouncil/

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