Cleveland Approves Funding for Household Internet and Digital Services

Cleveland is moving forward with a significant investment to improve digital access for local residents. Through emergency ordinance 623-2026, the city has authorized the Director of Innovation and Technology to provide funding to DigitalC to support new household internet subscriptions and digital adoption services for 2025. This initiative aims to expand connectivity and technology education throughout the community.

According to the 623-2026 Legislative Summary, the total cost of these payments is $4,350,000. The funding is split between $2,350,000 for new household internet subscriptions and $2,000,000 for digital adoption services. These payments will be made to DigitalC under City Contract ST 2024-0009. The legislation notes that this action provides necessary authority under a previous measure, Ordinance No. 126-2025, passed on February 3, 2025. DigitalC is a local organization that works to drive digital opportunity and innovation in Cleveland by offering high-speed internet solutions and technology education DigitalC | Leading Digital Opportunity and Innovation in Cleveland.

The ordinance has officially passed. Residents can monitor future city council updates regarding the implementation of these digital services and how the funds are allocated by the Director of Finance.

Source record

File
623-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
May 7, 2026

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