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Dear Residents,
As of Nov. 5, there are 6,808 confirmed cases and 152 fatalities
attributed to coronavirus in the City of Cleveland. It is
disappointing to see the number of COVID-19 cases in Cleveland again
reach triple digits. There are things we know are effective in
slowing the spread of the coronavirus and it is important we all do
our part by washing hands frequently, maintaining social distance
and wearing masks when you go out.
This week, we made several announcements including:
Nov. 5: I swore in Michiel Wackers as the Interim Director of the
Department of Community Development. In his role, Wackers will be
responsible for planning, administering and evaluating U.S. Housing
and Urban Development funds, implementing programs designed to
conserve and expand the housing stock and improving the quality of
human services. Click here to view his headshot and a photo from the
ceremony.
Nov. 6: I swore in 35 cadets of the 146th Cleveland Police Academy
Class to the Division of Police at Cleveland City Hall. Although the
event was closed to the public to comply with social distancing and
mass gathering regulations, family and friends joined the
celebration via Facebook Live. Click here to view the roster and
class demographics. Click here to watch footage of the ceremony.
Nov. 6: The City of Cleveland Department of Economic Development
announced two programs to assist small businesses. The Emergency
Working Capital Program will provide grants to businesses whose
operations are specifically impacted by COVID-19. The Winter
Restaurant Operations Support Grant is aimed at providing
restaurants with resources to offer safe outdoor dining experiences
through the winter. To learn more about these programs and to access
the applications, click here.
As a reminder, the City of Cleveland will begin its seasonal leaf
pick-up program on Nov. 9, 2020. The program provides leaf pick-up
in high leaf-generation areas, reducing the need for residents to
manually collect leaves. View a map of the designated areas here. To
learn more about what to expect, click here.
Last week, the Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU) announced that
the moratorium on shut-offs and reconnections will be lifted
beginning Dec. 1, 2020, at which time DPU will resume the regular
process
Thank you and stay safe,
Frank G. Jackson, Mayor
City of Cleveland |
