🌱 Cleveland Seeks Planning Proposals + ECPD Chief Pleads Not Guilty

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. The City of Cleveland announced yesterday, Sep. 21, that it is embarking on a new master plan for the downtown lakefront area. The administration of Mayor Justin Bibb is prepared to spend up to $500,000 on the new planning process and is seeking consultants with a broader scope than Haslam proposal. The city has requested proposals from planning firms, with an Oct. 17 deadline for responses. (Cleveland.com)
2. Yesterday, Sep. 21, in nearby East Cleveland, 47-year-old East Cleveland Police Chief Scott Gardner pleaded not guilty to several theft and fraud charges. Gardner left the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas courtroom after posting the $5,000 bond and is expected back in court on Oct. 3. Since his August indictment, he has been suspended from his position as chief and placed on administrative leave. (Cleveland 19 News)
3. Yesterday, Sep. 21, "FutureLAND," a new conference that promotes diversity in tech, was announced. The event will take place from Oct. 27 to Oct, 28 at the Flats East Bank. (Cleveland.com)

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Today in Cleveland:

• CMSD Job Fair At All Cleveland High Schools (9:00 AM)
• Old 97s At House Of Blues Cleveland (7:00 PM)
• Little Shop of Horrors At The Hanna Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Joe Haden will sign a one-day Browns contract to retire with them. View the link to read the full article. (Cleveland.com)
• Judge Christian A. Jenkins, a Democrat, plans to issue a second 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Ohio's "heartbeat" abortion ban while he oversees a lawsuit challenging the abortion ban. View for details. (Cleveland.com)
• Yesterday, Sep. 21, Cleveland Metro School District (CMSD) CEO Eric Gordon delivered his final State of the Schools address on progress and the future of Cleveland Metro Schools. (Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!