Council Highlights (2/14)

Feb 14, 2022

Cleveland (February 14, 2022) – City Council held its regular Monday meeting tonight, both in person in Council Chambers and through live streaming. The agenda was light, as Council President Blaine A. Griffin had indicated it would be until after the budget hearings. City Hall is closed Feb. 21st for President’s Day. The next council meeting is February 28th.

Budget Hearings Set to Begin: Council hearings on the proposed annual budget will begin February 22nd, the day after Presidents’ Day, as has been the custom. The first order of business is the Mayor's Letter of Transmittal, with a question and answer period after with the Mayor. Traditionally, on the first day the Finance Director follows the Mayor.   

During the hearings, which could take up to two weeks or longer, council members will hear from every city department and division. Council has the power to make changes large and small to the spending plan.

By law, council must approve the budget – including any changes – in March so that it is finalized as required under state law by April 1st. Passage of the budget requires three readings, but cannot be changed after the second reading. The budget must “sit” or “layover” for seven days after publication in the City Record.