Cleveland Heights Public Safety and Health Committee April 22, 2025

The Cleveland Heights Public Safety and Health Committee convened on April 22, 2025, to discuss two primary topics: the continuation of community safety surveys and the upcoming public hearing on deer population management. The committee reviewed a proposal from the ETC Institute to conduct a new iteration of their public safety and community satisfaction survey, building on previous surveys from 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. The discussion emphasized the importance of demographic representation, multilingual accessibility, and the timing of the survey to avoid political influence, with a proposed budget ranging from $13,250 to $20,000 depending on sample size. Additionally, the committee planned a public hearing focused on assessing the deer population in the city, aiming to gather data and public input before considering management actions. The hearing will include presentations from experts and allow for public comment, with an emphasis on maintaining an open-minded approach to the issue. Both agenda items reflect the city's efforts to engage residents and use data-driven approaches to inform public safety and health policies.