Funding for Youth Engagement Programs in Ward 8
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency ordinance to move funds into local youth programming. Under Ord. No. 948-2026, the Director of Finance is authorized to transfer $5,000 from Ward 8 Neighborhood Equity Funds to the Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity to support specific community initiatives.
What's in the file
The ordinance, introduced by Council Member Howse-Jones, authorizes the transfer of funds to support youth engagement programs. According to the 948-2026-FOR PASSAGE-Howse-Jones document, the measure includes the following:
- A transfer of $5,000 from Ward 8 Neighborhood Equity Funds (Fund 10-166) to the Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity.
- Funding specifically designated for programs serving youth who are unemployed and/or not engaged in activities outside of school.
The record includes a rationale stating that this emergency measure is necessary to provide for the "usual daily operation of a municipal department."
Who may be affected
- Ward 8 residents: The funding is drawn from the neighborhood's specific equity funds.
- Unemployed or out-of-school youth: This group is the primary target for the sponsored engagement programs.
- Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity: This department will receive the funds and sponsor the programs.
Status and timeline
- August 14, 2026: The ordinance was introduced.
- August 19, 2026: The ordinance was read a third time and passed.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 948-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 13, 2026