Cleveland City Council introduces condolence resolution for Louise Boddie
Cleveland City Council has introduced a ceremonial resolution to honor the memory of Louise Boddie. The measure, filed as Ord. No. 982-2026, serves as a formal expression of condolences following her passing.
What's in the file
The record for Ord. No. 982-2026 is a ceremonial resolution intended to recognize Louise Boddie. According to the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, Ms. Boddie was a co-founder of the Boddie Recording Co., which operated from 1958 to 1993 as Cleveland's first African-American owned and operated recording studio. The studio, run by Thomas and Louise Boddie, remained in operation longer than any other studio, pressing plant, or label group in the city's history.
Status and timeline
- August 18, 2026: The resolution was introduced to City Council.
- September 28, 2026: The resolution is listed as part of the upcoming agenda, which includes items such as a "Moment of Reflection" and "Special Resolutions."
Residents can verify the details of this resolution by visiting the official Cleveland City Council legislative record.
Source record
- File
- 982-2026
- Type
- Ceremonial Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 17, 2026