Finance Committee advances measure for Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee recommended for approval an emergency ordinance to update the structure and compensation of the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls on 2026-10-19. As we reported on 2026-10-10, File No. 1245-2026 seeks to amend the city's codified ordinances to redefine how the commission is composed and the terms of its members.

What changed

The ordinance moved forward following a committee review, with the Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee issuing a recommendation for approval.

Status and timeline

  1. 2026-10-09: Introduced.
  2. 2026-10-19: Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee recommended for approval.

Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for File No. 1245-2026 on the Cleveland City Council website.

Source record

File
1245-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
To be Passed/Adopted
Committee
Board of Zoning Appeals
Introduced
October 8, 2026

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Official documents

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