City Council approves amendments for Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls

Cleveland City Council approved as amended File No. 1245-2026 on 2026-10-19, moving forward with an emergency ordinance to update the structure and compensation for the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls. As we reported on 2026-10-10, this measure seeks to amend the city's codified ordinances to redefine the composition and terms of the commission's members.

What changed

Following a recommendation from the Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, City Council took final passage of the ordinance with amendments on 2026-10-19. This action updates the previous framework established by Ordinance No. 1006-2023 regarding how the commission is structured and compensated.

Status and timeline

  1. 2026-10-19 Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee recommended for approval
  2. 2026-10-19 City Council approved as amended

Residents can verify the details of this ordinance by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland Legistar website.

Source record

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

View on Cleveland Legistar

Official documents

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