Cleveland Heights City Council Meeting June 15, 2026

The City of Cleveland Heights held its regular City Council meeting on June 15, 2026. A significant portion of the meeting focused on housing and community development programs, including a detailed presentation by Kesha Allen, Executive Director of the Home Repair Resource Center (HRRC). She highlighted various initiatives such as down payment assistance programs, housing counseling, and exterior home repair grants funded through CDBG and ARPA funds. The council discussed the resumption and funding of these programs, including a $1.2 million ARPA allocation for exterior maintenance projects with individual grants up to $8,000. The meeting also included the introduction and passage of ordinances and resolutions related to affordable housing, appointments to advisory boards, and procurement actions such as authorizing the purchase of a Pelican three-wheel mechanical street sweeper for the Public Works Department. Additionally, the council recognized the 100th anniversary of the Cleveland Heights University Heights School District and addressed community concerns including deer management and rodent issues. State Representative Wanita Brent praised the city’s success in securing state capital budget funds for local projects. Overall, the meeting emphasized housing preservation, community improvement funding, and procurement decisions supporting city infrastructure and services.