Elizabeth Crowe Sworn In as Cleveland's Chief Innovation and Technology Officer
Cleveland City Council has processed the official oath of office for Elizabeth Crowe, who serves as the city's Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. The communication, filed under 627-2026, formalizes her role in leading the city's technological and innovation initiatives.
Dr. Crowe brings a background in economics and research to the position, with a professional focus on civic technology and data management Meet the Director | City of Cleveland Ohio. Her previous experience with the city includes serving as the Director of Quality Control and Performance Management, an appointment made by Mayor Bibb in 2022 Mayor Bibb Names Elizabeth Crowe as the City’s next Director of Quality Control and Performance Management | City of Cleveland Ohio. In her current capacity as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, she works to mature technology use across various city operations CITO Elizabeth Crowe Gets Cleveland ‘Braced for the Future’.
The filing was introduced to the City Council on May 8, 2026, and its current status is listed as filed. Residents can monitor future City Council sessions and the official City of Cleveland Legistar portal for updates regarding department leadership and municipal technology developments.
Source record
- File
- 627-2026
- Type
- Communication
- Status
- Filed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- May 7, 2026