New Appointment Proposed for Cleveland Urban Forestry Commission
Cleveland City Council is considering the appointment of a new member to the Cleveland Urban Forestry Commission to help oversee the city's tree canopy. Council President Blaine Griffin has submitted a recommendation, identified as File No. 821-2026, to appoint Lisa Buffo to the commission.
What's in the file
The communication from Council President Griffin recommends the appointment of Lisa Buffo to fill an open seat on the Urban Forestry Commission. According to the official communication, Buffo is a city resident and tree activist. The recommendation follows a review process where applications were reviewed by the steering committee of the Urban Forestry Commission.
Who may be affected
- Cleveland Urban Forestry Commission: The commission will gain a new member to help oversee city forestry matters.
Status and timeline
- July 8, 2026: Council President Griffin submitted the formal recommendation for the appointment.
- July 15, 2026: The appointment is scheduled to be considered at the City Council meeting, where it is expected to be approved without objection.
What to watch next
The next concrete step is the City Council meeting on July 15, 2026, where the appointment will be considered for approval.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for File No. 821-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Recommended Appointee
- Lisa Buffo
- Commission
- Cleveland Urban Forestry Commission
Source record
- File
- 821-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 12, 2026