City Council Approves Ward 9 Arts-Inspired Project
Cleveland City Council approved emergency ordinance 1289-2026 on 2026-10-19, moving the proposal forward for the "Creative Fathers, Connected Families" project. As we reported on 2026-10-17, this legislation authorizes the Department of Community Development to partner with the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning to support father-child relationships through creative expression.
What changed
In its final passage, City Council approved the emergency ordinance. This action authorizes the Director of the Department of Community Development to enter into an agreement with the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning using Ward 9 Neighborhood Equity Funds.
Status and timeline
- 2026-10-15: Introduced
- 2026-10-19: City Council approved
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for 1289-2026 on the Cleveland Legistar website.
Key facts
- Ward number
- 9
- Project name
- Creative Fathers, Connected Families
- Funding source
- Ward 9 Neighborhood Equity Funds
Source record
- File
- 1289-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 14, 2026