Council President Recommends Austin Davis for Steelyard Commons Advisory Board
Cleveland City Council President Blaine A. Griffin has recommended Ward 7 Council Member Austin Davis to serve on the Steelyard Commons Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Advisory Board. This recommendation, filed as communication 794-2026, proposes filling a vacancy on the board following the conclusion of Council Member Rebecca Maurer’s term on December 31, 2025.
What's in the file
The communication from Council President Griffin recommends the appointment of Austin Davis to the Steelyard Commons TIF Advisory Board. According to a letter dated June 22, 2026, the appointment is made pursuant to City of Cleveland Ordinance Number 1780-05, which authorizes the City Council to appoint members to the board, including one appointment specifically designated by the Council President.
Who may be affected
- Ward 7
- Steelyard Commons TIF Advisory Board
Status and timeline
- June 22, 2026: Council President Griffin issued the formal letter designating Council Member Davis as the appointee.
- July 11, 2026: The communication was officially filed with the City Council.
Residents can verify the details of this recommendation by reviewing the official source record for file 794-2026.
Key facts
- Recommended appointee
- Austin Davis
- Ward
- 7
Source record
- File
- 794-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Filed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- July 10, 2026