Cleveland Proposes $1 Million in Bonds for Street and Bridge Improvements

Cleveland City Council is considering a proposal to secure funding for repairs and upgrades to the city's transportation network. Introduced on September 17, 2026, File No. 1148-2026 is an emergency ordinance that would allow the city to issue and sell bonds to support the municipal street system and its related facilities.

What's in the file

The proposed emergency ordinance, 1148-2026-A File, authorizes the city to issue and sell bonds for infrastructure work. According to the 1148-2026 - 2026 GO Bonds - Roads and Bridges, 5 years NEW document, the authorization includes:

Status and timeline

The ordinance is currently moving through the legislative process:

September 17, 2026: The ordinance was officially introduced and received its first reading.

Residents can verify the details of this proposal and track its progress by visiting the official City of Cleveland Legistar website.

Source record

File
1148-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
First Reading
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 16, 2026

View on Cleveland Legistar

Official documents

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