Mayor Justin M. Bibb - Democratic Mayors

Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb delivered his first State of the City address highlighting his first 100 days in office, noting that Cleveland is a “land on the rise.” Mayor Bibb’s top priorities are public safety, healthy communities and environments, improving education and youth opportunities, placing equity in action, promoting talent and culture, leading inclusive economic development and growth in neighborhoods, and modernizing City Hall.

Beyond the first 100 days, the Bibb Administration is focused on targeted investments in the southeast side, effectively using American Rescue Plan dollars, protecting renters & tenants from out-of-state investors, updating the city’s Climate Action Plan, and implementing a 15-minute city framework.

“In the first 100 days of my administration, we have shown that you can accelerate the pace of change in government with a clear set of priorities, the right people, and the political will to see it through and get it done,” said Mayor Bibb.

Watch Mayor Bibb’s address here.

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