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Week in Review: COVID-19 Updates from Cleveland City
Hall
Coronavirus Prevention & Response: Week in Review Dear Residents,
During this unprecedented time, there have been a number of things
I've done to keep Clevelanders informed and our most vulnerable
residents safe. Here's a summary of some of the things I've done
this week:
?May 5: I proudly administered the oath of office to seventy-one new
police officers and one fire arson investigator at the City of
Cleveland's first socially-distanced Cleveland Police Academy
swearing in ceremony. The recruits were selected from a pool of
applicants and underwent vigorous training and tests to prepare them
to be responsive to the needs of the Cleveland community. The new
officers will be assigned to the five neighborhood police districts
across Cleveland. Click here to learn more about the new officers.
View footage from the gradation here.
May 7: Congresswoman Marcia Fudge and I held an important Tele
Townhall where I talked about my Restart CLE plan for reopening the
local economy safely and responsibly in the midst of the coronavirus
pandemic. I also took questions for residents on topics ranging from
testing to masks. Click here to listen to the call.
This week, I unveiled my Restart CLE plan for the strategic recovery
of Cleveland’s economy. With this plan, my goal is to minimize the
suffering and burden of residents and businesses in Cleveland,
better position the community for recovery, and ensure that our
community is more equitable as a result. If done right, this gradual
reopening gives us opportunity to contain the spread of the
coronavirus and restart our local economy safely. If we do this,
this recovery will make us stronger as a community – physically,
economically, and socially – and the City of Cleveland will be
positioned for a better recovery that is sustainable and benefits
all residents and businesses. Click here to view my Restart CLE
plan.
I am proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for my
Summer Youth Employment program, which was created in partnership
with The City of Cleveland and Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U).
The 4-week program provides Cleveland youth, ages 14-19, with
economic opportunities through a unique summer employment and
learning experience. Those who participate in the program gain new
skills and exciting memories that position them for a successful
future. Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2020. Click
here to learn more and apply.
In March 2020, I announced that Cleveland Water and Cleveland Public
Power (CPP) will suspend disconnections until further notice.
Cleveland Water customers who have recently experienced
disconnection should contact Cleveland Water at 216-664-3130 to
discuss options for the restoration of service. CPP customers who
have recently experienced disconnection should call 216-664-4600 to
discuss options for the restoration of service. As of May 8,
Cleveland Water has restored service for 1,137 customers and CPP has
restored service for 91 customers.
As of May 8, there are 40 COVID-19 City resident fatalities and 900
cases of coronavirus in the City of Cleveland.
If you have general questions about the coronavirus, click on the
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Thank you and stay safe,
Frank G. Jackson, Mayor
City of Cleveland
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