Public comment will finally begin in Cleveland!

This is a major step forward. An open and transparent government is critical to a robust and durable democracy. We strongly believe that a public comment period will lead to a more engaged public and improved public policy outcomes in Cleveland. 

Documenters have published a 2022 guide to public comment, covering everything from rules, to arriving at city hall, to covid-safety measures.

There are some areas that will still require further advocacy in order to get the public comment policy we want for Cleveland. Read more here.

Endorsed by

ACLU of Ohio • Amos Project • Bend The Arc Cleveland • Black Lives Matter Cleveland • Cleveland Advocates for Lead Safe Housing • Cleveland Jobs with Justice • Cleveland Stonewall Democrats • Cleveland VOTES • Clevelanders for Public Transit • Cleveland Votes • Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus • Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus • DSA Cleveland • End Poverty Now • Equality Ohio • GrassRoots Resistance • InterReligious Task Force on Central America • North Shore AFL-CIO • Ohio Women’s Alliance • OPAWL • OPEIU Local 1794 • Showing Up for Racial Justice, Northeast Ohio Chapter • The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless and others

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