On the evening of Monday, January 4, 2010, the 119th Cleveland Council was sworn into office to being the 2010-2013 term.  The new, 19 Member, Council includes six Members starting their first full term in office as well as several senior Members.  Council President Martin J. Sweeney, who had unanimously been chosen to serve again as Council President for the 2010-2013 term, was officially sworn in to the position. Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland will continue to serve as Majority Leader and Councilman Kevin J. Kelley will continue to serve as Majority Whip in the 2010-2013 term as well.

“This new Council consists of a healthy mix of old timers, middle-of-the-roaders and young Members, which should result in vigorous deliberations, including multiple points of view,” said Council President Martin J. Sweeney.  “Together we must confront the challenges that face our City and embrace the opportunities that await us.”

In this new term, Cleveland City Council will continue to build the foundation for the strong partnership that have forged with Mayor Frank G. Jackson and the Administration and will continue to keep pushing on issues important to the neighborhoods.  The focus will remain securely on strong City services, enforcement of the City’s laws and the creation and implementation of policies that make this City a great place to live, work, play and pray for its people.

The 2010-2013 Cleveland City Council:

	Ward 1 Terrell H. Pruitt	Ward 11 Michael D. Polensek
	Ward 2 Zack Reed	Ward 12 Anthony Brancatelli
	Ward 3 Joe Cimperman	Ward 13 Kevin J. Kelley
	Ward 4 Kenneth L. Johnson	Ward 14 Brian J. Cummins
	Ward 5 Phyllis E. Cleveland	Ward 15 Matt Zone
	Ward 6 Mamie J. Mitchell	Ward 16 Jay Westbrook
	Ward 7 TJ Dow	Ward 17 Dona Brady
	Ward 8 Jeff Johnson	Ward 18 Martin J. Sweeney
	Ward 9 Kevin Conwell	Ward 19 Martin J. Keane
	Ward 10 Eugene R. Miller