Commission on Black Women and Girls Membership Changes (1245-2026)
At a glance
Based on speech-to-text of the meeting video; names and details may be misheard.
What: Order 1245-2026, as amended, changes the membership seats of the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls: a health care professional in place of a physician, school-age youths in place of Cleveland Metropolitan School District students, and four community members in place of the business, college, university, grassroots and union seats.
Where it stands: Approved as amended in committee on October 19, 2026.
Log
- 2026-10-19 - Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - Councilmember Howse-Jones said the union seat had never been filled and the change opens the commission to everyday women. The chair asked that business, colleges and unions still be held accountable to Black women. Approved as amended.