🌱 Possible Snow Today + City Council Casino Tax Revenue Proposal

Morning, Cleveland. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Cleveland Daily, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Snow showers, 1-3"; colder. High: 35 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cleveland:

1. The National Weather Service’s forecast for today, Jan. 26, predicts snow showers throughout the day in Cleveland. Depending on the area, there is the potential for up to another six inches of snow. Tomorrow, Jan. 27, there is a slight chance for more light snow flurries in the morning with highs around freezing. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
2. Cleveland City Councilmember Richard Starr, Ward 5, introduced a proposal that would split the Ohio casino tax revenue proceeds equally between the council and the administration instead of the current 15 percent to the council. With the increase of about $5 million, some council members said they could "get things done for residents when City Hall and the mayor [fail] to provide." On Jan. 23, Mayor Justin Bibb's finance chief Ahmed Abonamah expressed concern and said that city finances were already tight. He believes removing that much money from the general fund would demand "painful cuts" from "everyday city services." (PlayUSA)
3. On Tuesday night, Jan. 24, a 21-year-old man was fatally shot at Quincy Gas Station in Cleveland. According to the Cleveland police, the victim was in the parking lot with a group of people when the suspect(s) began firing in their direction. The suspect(s) fled in a light-colored SUV after hitting the victim in the chest. Police were investigating the incident and said as of Jan. 25, there are no suspects. (Cleveland 19 News)

Today in Cleveland:

• United Black Fund Difference-Makers Days: Reduced Admission At Greater Cleveland Aquarium (9:00 AM)
• Jump Back Ball Shop Nights At Bulkley Building, 8th Floor (5:30 PM)
• Community Culture Night - Brent Kee Young At ArtHouse (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• DeWayne Taylor, 33, of Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison for assaulting or resisting a federal law enforcement officer, carrying a gun during a violent crime, and possessing a firearm as a felon. Taylor apologized for forcing the U.S. Marshals Service's Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force to "make the cruel decision to shoot" him. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
• Cleveland Police released surveillance photos of a breaking-and-entering and theft suspect. According to police, the suspect broke into West Park Auto Care on W. 117th Street and stole a dealer license plate on Jan. 15. Police ask the public to contact Detective Houska at 216-623-2535 or call Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463 with any information on the suspect or the incident. (Cleveland 19 News)
• Today, Jan. 26 at 4:00 p.m., don't miss the open house of a beautiful four-bedroom on West 76th Street in Cleveland! Check out more upcoming open houses in the Cleveland area at the link. (Cleveland Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.