Committee recommends approval for Olympic torch relay host agreement
The Municipal Services and Properties Committee recommended for approval an emergency ordinance that would allow Cleveland to host a portion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 torch relay. As we reported on 2026-09-26, the legislation, identified as Ord. No. 1176-2026, would authorize the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Host Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (“LA28”) and other local organizers to bring the relay through the city.
What changed
Since our earlier coverage, the ordinance has moved forward in the legislative process after being reviewed by the Municipal Services and Properties Committee.
Status and timeline
- 2026-09-25 Ordinance introduced.
- 2026-10-26 Municipal Services and Properties Committee recommended for approval.
Residents can verify the details of this ordinance and the committee's recommendation by visiting the official Cleveland Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 1176-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- In Committee
- Committee
- Safety Committee
- Introduced
- September 24, 2026
Official documents
- 1176-2026-Ag w Los Angeles Organizing Comm for 2028 Olympics for torch relay
- 1176-2026-Legislative Summary -LA Torch Run-FINAL 10132026