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7 hours ago, GISguy said:

 

At first I had the same reaction then thinking about it, I've kind of come to agree with him. 1.5 hours of additional time being open isn't exactly make it or break it for a bar. I mean, @mack34 tweeted the other day about downtown being dead after a game gets out at like 930, letalone staying open till 4. 

 

I've experienced the response time of our thinly stretched police dept and this event isn't like the rnc where we have additional outside depts to cover downtown. As a cle resident I'm aok with our police not being stretched even thinner..

 

Maybe we can get some inside baseball from@KFM44107

Ya. I'm torn. I think we have enough staffing considering everyone's off days got cancelled from the 18-20th. At the very least every bar downtown could probably stay open until 4am. If you start to move through the neighborhoods then you might be asking for some trouble.

 

I really don't think there is going to be enough out of town traffic to benefit keeping a ton of bars open late. In some cases some bars will probably lose money overstaffing. 

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On 2/13/2022 at 4:16 PM, KFM44107 said:

Ya. I'm torn. I think we have enough staffing considering everyone's off days got cancelled from the 18-20th. At the very least every bar downtown could probably stay open until 4am. If you start to move through the neighborhoods then you might be asking for some trouble.

 

I really don't think there is going to be enough out of town traffic to benefit keeping a ton of bars open late. In some cases some bars will probably lose money overstaffing. 

I was totally wrong. I went downtown to direct traffic last night. It was insane. There was rush hour traffic all the way until 2am. If the bars stayed open late it would have probably gotten out of hand.

11 hours ago, KJP said:

 

Funny how the anti Issue 24 people were against citizens reviewing the police, but they also seem to be against the professionals reviewing them as well!  

 

We can expect a huge increase in response time over the coming weeks, as the union directs the rank and file to drag their feet on everything.  

26 minutes ago, Cleburger said:

Funny how the anti Issue 24 people were against citizens reviewing the police, but they also seem to be against the professionals reviewing them as well!  

 

We can expect a huge increase in response time over the coming weeks, as the union directs the rank and file to drag their feet on everything.  

They sound like the mafia. 

They won't be happy until they can police themselves.  I forgot, they already do!

Not totally surprising that the initial proposed budget exceeds revenues given the situation Bibb inherited--from understaffing of police, fire, and EMT, to the maintenance backlog of old and outdated systems/hardware. But this is something to keep an eye on... From Nick's reporting it sounds like a productive session with City Council. And given Bibb's background I would assume he's planning the city's finances for more than a year in advance. 

 

ideastream: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb presents budget proposal to city council.

 

https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-mayor-justin-bibb-presents-budget-proposal-to-city-council

Reading the Plain Dealer article, it sure seems like Kazy is going to be his key opposition on council. It'd be fine if it seemed genuine, but it sure seems like he's trying to launch a mayoral campaign two months into Bibb's term with all his soundbites and whatnot. 

2 hours ago, Luke_S said:

Not totally surprising that the initial proposed budget exceeds revenues given the situation Bibb inherited--from understaffing of police, fire, and EMT, to the maintenance backlog of old and outdated systems/hardware. But this is something to keep an eye on... From Nick's reporting it sounds like a productive session with City Council. And given Bibb's background I would assume he's planning the city's finances for more than a year in advance.

Sounds to me like he's spending one-time federal money on continuing requirements (salary).  We need to see the real numbers, of course, before complaining too much. 

Remember: It's the Year of the Snake

"Bibb shared some examples about how the city could grow revenues long-term. For example, the city could work with large corporations to offer incentives to get their work-from-home employees to return to their offices downtown, shifting income tax revenues back toward the city, as opposed to the suburbs."

 

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/02/cleveland-mayor-justin-bibbs-budget-plan-with-expenses-outpacing-income-raises-eyebrows-on-city-council.html?outputType=amp

 

Cleveland, or rather the Cleveland region, should embrace WFH and offer employers incentives to commit to it. That's such an important part of attaining and retaining talent since Cleveland can't really compete with coast cities on salary and benefits. This idea, and granted it's nothing concrete, is a backwards approach, as offering landlords property tax exemptions, free dry cleaning, subsidized RTA or reduced parking rates, etc, to drag employees back to the office is unwise longterm. 

 

Now, if Bibb's talking about the city/region working with companies to offer free full daycare, college tuition reimbursement, multi-year retention bonuses, 3 or 4-day work weeks, dramatically more PTO,  or even equity in exchange for return to work, then that would be something!

 

I'd be curious to hear the specifics of what Bibb is thinking.

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1 hour ago, Boomerang_Brian said:

Progress - proposed legislation for WSM:


 

I'm slowly starting to change my mind on Bibb. So far he's been doing a very good job. I've been impressed with his handling of snow removal and now WSM. Very solution focused, and clearly paying attention, plus the emphasis on transparency is great.

 

I was worried he would distract from Cleveland with national politics or culture war issues, but I'm glad to see he has kept that to a minimum. 

 

I'm still watching his follow through, but if he keeps his focus on providing solutions for Cleveland, I'll have to (happily) admit I was completely wrong. 

 

With all that said, when can we start the countdown for removing the Jersey barriers from public square? because I'm a little surprised they're still there. Or at least that we haven't heard anything yet. 

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1 hour ago, Ethan said:

I'm slowly starting to change my mind on Bibb. So far he's been doing a very good job. I've been impressed with his handling of snow removal and now WSM. Very solution focused, and clearly paying attention, plus the emphasis on transparency is great.

 

I was worried he would distract from Cleveland with national politics or culture war issues, but I'm glad to see he has kept that to a minimum. 

 

I'm still watching his follow through, but if he keeps his focus on providing solutions for Cleveland, I'll have to (happily) admit I was completely wrong. 

 

With all that said, when can we start the countdown for removing the Jersey barriers from public square? because I'm a little surprised they're still there. Or at least that we haven't heard anything yet. 

Thank you for acknowledging the work that’s been done and being open to changing your opinion. 
 

I am also surprised the Jersey barriers are still on Public Square. Obviously not the most important thing, but it seems likely an easy win. 

When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?

^That link makes you think the bollards will cost $15 million. 

5 minutes ago, ink said:

^That link makes you think the bollards will cost $15 million. 

I thought the same thing.  That would never make it through council so I was happy to see the actual amount in the article.  Also glad that private funds will be included.

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Great to see this!

It amazes me that the article felt the need to explain what a bollard actually is, “low steel columns strong enough to stop a vehicle” 😅 but I guess it’s just indicative of how the majority of Clevelanders, maybe Americans, are unfamiliar with something that’s utterly commonplace all over the world.  

My hovercraft is full of eels

1 hour ago, ink said:

^That link makes you think the bollards will cost $15 million. 

That would have been more than the $12 million the FTA wanted the city to repay them for keeping the square closed.  I am hopeful that it will eventually become one unified square, but it is unlikely to happen in my lifetime.

 

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Voiced it on twitter, but sure hope they crack down on REBOL parking. I know it's a race not a sprint but tired of seeing them use that space as a parking lot. The bollards are definitely some positive progress, but as the barriers have shown, cars are going to drive wherever they want to drive regardless of what obstacle might be there. 

5 hours ago, GISguy said:

Voiced it on twitter, but sure hope they crack down on REBOL parking. I know it's a race not a sprint but tired of seeing them use that space as a parking lot. The bollards are definitely some positive progress, but as the barriers have shown, cars are going to drive wherever they want to drive regardless of what obstacle might be there. 

 

Anyone who's ever worked at a city or inner ring night spot has known that for quite some time.

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On 3/4/2022 at 10:11 AM, ink said:

^That link makes you think the bollards will cost $15 million. 

Turns out this comment may have been prescient!!

18 minutes ago, LlamaLawyer said:

Turns out this comment may have been prescient!!

☠️ lol

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When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?

And on that note, here's the status of the "Mayor's 100 Day Tracker" on the website:

 

45 Completed

28 In Progress

12 Not Started

85 Priorities Total

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So the broken steps from a Bibb / Brown visit went viral a few days ago, and now they are being fixed. Presumably by the landlord, but still, a reflection of why it’s so nice to finally have a mayor that both cares and is willing to do the work. 
 

 

In case you missed it:

 

When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?

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From Mayor Bibb’s office:

Police Reform: Join the new Community Police Commission

The Office of Mayor Justin M. Bibb is now seeking applications for the new Community Police Commission (new Commission) as outlined in Charter Section 115-5. The application deadline is extended to Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. The new Commission will have independent oversight and review of police misconduct. Apply today to be one of the 13 members to be appointed to the new Commission with Council approval to make Cleveland a national model for police accountability and reform.

https://mayor.clevelandohio.gov/police-reform?emci=d22839da-cecb-ec11-997e-281878b83d8a&emdi=264815ae-7bcc-ec11-997e-281878b83d8a&ceid=14718780
 

When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?

On 5/5/2022 at 12:13 PM, Boomerang_Brian said:

From Mayor Bibb’s office:

Police Reform: Join the new Community Police Commission

The Office of Mayor Justin M. Bibb is now seeking applications for the new Community Police Commission (new Commission) as outlined in Charter Section 115-5. The application deadline is extended to Monday, May 9, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. The new Commission will have independent oversight and review of police misconduct. Apply today to be one of the 13 members to be appointed to the new Commission with Council approval to make Cleveland a national model for police accountability and reform.

https://mayor.clevelandohio.gov/police-reform?emci=d22839da-cecb-ec11-997e-281878b83d8a&emdi=264815ae-7bcc-ec11-997e-281878b83d8a&ceid=14718780
 

 

I know the jury is still out on how effective Bibb will be. He supported Issue 24 and ran on it as well which to me says he doesn't really understand city government. But it gets worse. Today, I read this:

 

"Members of CPC will make decisions on discipline for police misconduct, oversee and update police recruitment and training, and make policy recommendations on processes and procedures after the passing of Issue 24 last year."  (https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/mayor-justin-bibb-announces-selection-process-300-applicants-cleveland-community-police-commission/95-1574661b-081a-41aa-a323-1c7f9976932c)

 

A bunch of citizens will oversee and update police recruitment and training? That makes absolutely no sense. I get that Bibb has no idea how to run a police department (or a city) and that he is still learning---but giving a critical role like recruiting to a bunch of people with no police insight the job to oversee it? This is going to be a nightmare. Rather than try to learn the job he passes the buck. Either that or he doesn't even realize what he is doing which I guess is worse.

 

The citizen oversight was to be for disciplinary issues--like when a cop uses excessive force--that CPD was deemed unable to discipline their own. It wasn't presented to the ballot to take over the police department.

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 Senior Strategist for Equity.

 

“These individuals bring strong leadership, diverse talent and community advocacy to the administration,” Mayor Bibb said in a statement about León and Joyce Pan Haung, who was named planning director. “Dedicated roles focused on inclusive opportunity and people-centered neighborhoods will help advance our mission of economic growth and development in our most underserved communities.”

 

Guy doesn't show up to nonsense job with nonsense title. Christ Bibb, don't get sucked into that bullsh*t.

Just now, TBideon said:

 Senior Strategist for Equity.

 

“These individuals bring strong leadership, diverse talent and community advocacy to the administration,” Mayor Bibb said in a statement about León and Joyce Pan Haung, who was named planning director. “Dedicated roles focused on inclusive opportunity and people-centered neighborhoods will help advance our mission of economic growth and development in our most underserved communities.”

 

Guy doesn't show up to nonsense job with nonsense title. Christ Bibb, don't get sucked into that bullsh*t.

 

 

Bibb himself created that job for his buddy--who then publicly slapped him in the face by taking another job somewhere else.

 

3 minutes ago, Clefan98 said:

 

Pugu?

 

Was about to say the same thing lol

39 minutes ago, TBideon said:

 Senior Strategist for Equity.

 

“These individuals bring strong leadership, diverse talent and community advocacy to the administration,” Mayor Bibb said in a statement about León and Joyce Pan Haung, who was named planning director. “Dedicated roles focused on inclusive opportunity and people-centered neighborhoods will help advance our mission of economic growth and development in our most underserved communities.”

 

Guy doesn't show up to nonsense job with nonsense title. Christ Bibb, don't get sucked into that bullsh*t.

Ya'll are dramatic.  Every major corporation in the US will have a role around equity or diversity and inclusion.  This is not abnormal.  Whether the role achieves the stated objectives is another story and we can debate that.

Just now, GISguy said:

 

Was about to say the same thing lol

 

Too obvious!

2 minutes ago, Clefan98 said:

 

Pugu?

 

Do you mean "fubu"?  No, he went to the Cuyahoga Land Bank.

 

 

Wait--what does Pugu mean? I looked it up in the urban dictionary---where I can often find things I don't know--but its not in there.

I vaguely remember Pugu being a poster who would have conservative, occasionally extreme, perspectives on a number of issues pertaining to Trump and identity politics. I believe the above posters are comparing me to him/her, and finding my earlier post racist or ignorant.

1 minute ago, TBideon said:

I vaguely remember Pugu being a poster who would have conservative, occasionally extreme, perspectives on a number of issues pertaining to Trump and identity politics. I believe the above posters are comparing me to him/her, and finding my earlier post racist or ignorant.

 

Thanks. I just re-read your post above and it seems okay by me!

 

22 minutes ago, GISguy said:

 

Was about to say the same thing lol

 

Pugu / Telefax has been banned.

"You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers

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47 minutes ago, ColDayMan said:

 

Pugu / Telefax has been banned.

Was there some other sign that connected them? I thought Telefax was obnoxious, but the posting style seemed different from Pugu. 

1 hour ago, TBideon said:

I vaguely remember Pugu being a poster who would have conservative, occasionally extreme, perspectives on a number of issues pertaining to Trump and identity politics. I believe the above posters are comparing me to him/her, and finding my earlier post racist or ignorant.

Pugu was obnoxious on certain issues and his dragging of Bibb was WAY over the top (hence his extended suspension), but he was extremely anti-Trump and I would not characterize him as conservative in a modern-R-party / MAGA kind of way. But to clarify, the comparison was of telefax, not you. Although your post was also obnoxious - DEI positions are standard issue and critical tools for improving society. This isn’t 1955 anymore. 

When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?

My apologies, some of the posters' names blend together sometimes. But I'm remembering the anti-Bibb comments now: Pugu definitely had some irrational comments on the mayor.

3 hours ago, Boomerang_Brian said:

Was there some other sign that connected them? I thought Telefax was obnoxious, but the posting style seemed different from Pugu. 

 

Yes, behind the scenes.

"You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers

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7 hours ago, ColDayMan said:

 

Pugu / Telefax has been banned.

 

6 hours ago, Boomerang_Brian said:

Was there some other sign that connected them? I thought Telefax was obnoxious, but the posting style seemed different from Pugu. 

 

3 hours ago, ColDayMan said:

Yes, behind the scenes.

No one escapes the internet sleuthing of@ColDayMan!!

 

And it is much appreciated - thanks for all the hard work in keeping this forum an enjoyable place to spend time. 

When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?

It takes a village so thank you as well!

"You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers

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Cleveland ahead of the curve on pothole patching, grass-cutting, illegal dumping efforts, mayor says

 

Published: May. 24, 2022, 3:26 p.m.

 

"Potholes -- City crews, which began patching potholes on residential streets April 4, have already completed 60% of their scheduled work. At this time last year, they’d completed 26%. By mid-June, Teeuwen anticipates the work will be complete.

 

Grass-cutting -- City crews have already completed grass-cutting on vacant lots in wards 1, 8, 16 and 17, and are now getting to work on lots in wards 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Rather than the past practice of one shift per day, Teeuwen said the city is using two shifts per day, with crews working “sunrise to sunset” and essentially doubling productivity. Some employees are working overtime, and in other cases, more staff has been added, she said. To get extra staff, the city retained temporary snow removal workers that usually only work in the winter, she said. In past years, lots were cut three or four times per season. But Teeuwen hopes to add one more round this season.

 

Illegal dumping – The city has dedicated several crews, trucks and other equipment to tackle dumping. To date, 444 dump sites have been cleared, yielding 360 tons of trash. At that rate, the city’s on pace to clear 5,000 sites in 2022, compared to the 2,200 it cleared last year, Teeuwen said. Bibb added that he’s working on a potential plan to place security cameras at some of the worst sites to catch dumpers, and may pursue higher penalties for violators."

 

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/05/cleveland-ahead-of-the-curve-on-pothole-patching-grass-cutting-illegal-dumping-efforts-mayor-says.html

36 minutes ago, Luke_S said:

Some employees are working overtime, and in other cases, more staff has been added, she said. To get extra staff, the city retained temporary snow removal workers that usually only work in the winter, she said. 

What an amazingly simple concept that the Jackson administration would have never grasped.   Instead of laying off all the snow removal workers, only to rehire them again as seasonal parks workers a month later, why not just roll them over into the parks department instead of wasting all the administrative time. 

 

Their hours all count ultimately towards benefits and retirement, so it really doesn't matter if they are seasonal or full time.  

20 hours ago, Cleburger said:

What an amazingly simple concept that the Jackson administration would have never grasped.   Instead of laying off all the snow removal workers, only to rehire them again as seasonal parks workers a month later, why not just roll them over into the parks department instead of wasting all the administrative time. 

 

Their hours all count ultimately towards benefits and retirement, so it really doesn't matter if they are seasonal or full time.  

 

I saw a grass crew driving down Superior at like 645-7 yesterday tried to get a pic but they were on a mission haha

where is the overtime money coming from?

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