Cleveland City Council to Recognize Constance D. Harper

Cleveland City Council is preparing to honor the memory and legacy of Constance D. Harper through a ceremonial resolution. Introduced on July 13, 2026, Resolution No. 870-2026 serves as a formal recognition of her impact on the community.

Ms. Harper was a prominent figure in local media, having served as the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of the *Call and Post*, which is noted as Ohio's largest Black newspaper wkyc.com. During her career, she held significant leadership roles at the publication phillytrib.com. She was an alumna of Central State University cleveland.com.

The resolution is currently listed as "Agenda Ready" and is moving through the City Council committee process. Residents can watch for upcoming council sessions to see when the formal recognition is scheduled for final consideration.

Source record

File
870-2026
Type
Ceremonial Resolution
Status
Agenda Ready
Committee
City Council
Introduced
July 12, 2026

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