New Appointment for Cleveland Community Relations Board

Cleveland City Council is processing the official oath of office for Jay Westbrook, who has been appointed as a member of the Community Relations Board. The communication, filed as 1117-2026, provides the formal documentation required for Mr. Westbrook to assume his duties within the city government.

What's in the file

The file contains a communication from the Office of the Mayor addressed to the Director of Human Resources and the City Clerk. This record includes the official Oath of Office for Jay Westbrook, which he signed and had notarized on August 20, 2026.

In the oath, Mr. Westbrook swears to support the United States Constitution, the Constitution of the State of Ohio, the Codified Ordinances, and the Charter of the City of Cleveland. He further pledges to faithfully, honestly, and impartially discharge his duties as a Community Relations Board Member. The record also notes the inclusion of an oath for Luz Pellot for the same board.

Who may be affected

Status and timeline

  1. August 20, 2026: Jay Westbrook signed and swore his oath before a notary public.
  2. August 26, 2026: The Office of the Mayor sent the original oath to the Director of Human Resources and the City Clerk to be read into the official record.
  3. September 17, 2026: The matter was introduced to City Council and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready."

Residents can verify these details and track the progress of this appointment through the official City of Cleveland legislative records.

Key facts

Appointee
Jay Westbrook
Board position
Community Relations Board Member

Source record

File
1117-2026
Type
Communication
Status
Agenda Ready
Committee
City Council
Introduced
September 16, 2026

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Official documents

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