Cleveland Heights Special Council Committee of the Whole February 2, 2026

The City of Cleveland Heights held a special committee meeting on February 2, 2026, focused on the confirmation hearing for the new finance director position. Joe Bradzinski, a candidate with 30 years of municipal finance experience, presented his background and answered council questions regarding financial software systems, debt service management, refinancing strategies, and budget oversight. Discussions highlighted the city's plans to upgrade financial software, the importance of consolidating funds for efficiency, and the need for thorough debt analysis to support potential bond issuance. Bradzinski emphasized open communication with council and staff, forecasting, and maintaining fiscal prudence. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to consider the appointment of the finance director.