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Bibb, who is wrapping up his first week leading City Hall, spoke to family, staff and supporters in a ceremonial swearing-in at Cleveland Music Hall. The event, limited to a small audience because of the coronavirus pandemic, was streamed live online.
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Bibb takes office as a new wave of the coronavirus washes over one of the nation’s poorest cities. At 34, he is Cleveland’s second-youngest mayor, having bested older and more seasoned opponents in last year’s election.
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Jessica Trivisonno, a Bibb campaign supporter who worked as economic development director for Northwest Neighborhoods community development corporation, will serve as the new mayor’s senior strategist on the market.
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Cleveland Mayor-elect Justin Bibb isn’t just hiring one chief of staff. He’s splitting the job into two different roles.
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Before Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson unveiled his official portrait Wednesday evening, he told a crowd of well-wishers at City Hall that it wouldn’t look like those of his predecessors. Unlike the depictions of Mike White, Carl Stokes or Frank Lausche, the oil painting of Jackson wouldn’t stare out at the viewer from inside an office.
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Bibb’s transition office named appointments to four positions: chief legal counsel, chief government affairs officer, chief communications officer and chief human resources officer
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Bibb’s task force on public safety is preparing to submit recommendations for the new mayor’s first 100 days in office.
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White House officials spoke with the mayors about federal resources available for cities through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and infrastructure bill, according to a press release.
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The list includes former Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, the head of the city police union, a founder of Black Lives Matter Cleveland, the leaders of the city’s three major hospital systems and many others.
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Mayor-elect Justin Bibb will shed more light next week on how he’s building a transition team. The announcements will include a transition manager and community co-chairs, he said.