April marks second chance month -- a time to acknowlege the barriers faced by so many people who have paid their debt to society. In Cleveland we've tried to remove some of those barriers through fair hiring programs and marijuana expungement.
Wishing a meaningful celebration to everyone celebrating Passover this week.
Eid Mubarack to all who are ending their fasts. May we find peace & unity during these dark times.
I am proud to endorse Judge William Vodrey in the May primary. He is working to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in our justice system because it isn’t just good policy, it’s a moral imperative. Join me and vote for Judge Vodrey April 7- May 5.
Sixty-one years ago, a group of courageous men and women crossed a bridge in Selma, Alabama to make the promise of our nation real.
Today, we remember that day as “Bloody Sunday.” Few can speak more eloquently about the events of that day than President Obama did 11 years ago.
Crime is down because mayors, police, community leaders, and fed partners are working in tandem. And that cooperation needs to continue happening no matter who is in the White House. #SOTU
Screenshot of Twitter post from 2021. Mayor Bibb writing on a blackboard. Post says: People over cars.
As we wrap up #OhioLovesTransitWeek, it’s STILL people over cars.
That’s why I’ve appointed riders to the RTA board & prioritized projects that make it safer & more convenient for people to use public transit.
Check out our Cleveland Moves Plan.⬇️
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Black and white photo of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones speaking at a podium. The text says: Cleveland Black History and Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Ohio's First Black Congresswoman.
Stephanie Tubbs Jones broke through glass ceilings in Ohio: becoming the state's first Black woman elected to Congress in 1998 & first Black woman county prosecutor in 1991. She's remembered for her personal warmth, sharp mind, & abiding commitment to hometown. RIP Congresswoman.
Have a blessed Ramadan! I wish all who are observing a meaningful fast.
Jesse Jackson delivering a speech
Rev. Jesse Jackson inspired generations to fight for justice, dignity, and opportunity.
May his legacy remind us that faith isn’t passive. It calls us to act, to serve, and to keep building a more perfect union.
Young Justin Bibb with then Senator Barack Obama. A note from President Obama says: To Justin, Thanks for all the great work...
This #PresidentsDay, I’m thinking about how fortunate I was to observe a future president up close. Nearly 20 years ago, I interned for then U.S. Senator Barack Obama. He gave me advice I’ll carry with me forever: “You should aim to do something… not just be anything.”
Cleveland Black History Robert P. Madison Ohio’s first registered Black architect
In his 102 years, Robert P. Madison has seen a lot. He fought racism to get into Case’s architecture school & founded Ohio’s first Black-owned architecture firm. His iconic work ranges from the Great Lakes Science Center to the U.S. Embassy in Senegal. #BlackHistoryMonth
Mayor Justin Bibb and Darius Garland laughing
From showing up for our scholars at CMSD to giving back to our kids year after year, Darius Garland has always led with heart.
Wishing you nothing but success in LA. Cleveland will
always be home, my brother. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Transit Equity Day Photo of Rosa Parks against the backdrop of a bus.
Without the ability to move about freely, we don't have freedom at all. That is why desegregating public transit was one of the most important strategies of the Civil Rights Movement; and why we recognize February 4, Rosa Park's birthday, as Transit Equity Day.
Cleveland Black History Jesse Owens Four-Time Gold Medalist 1936 OLYMPICS
As we start #BlackHistoryMonth, I’m thinking about one of Cleveland’s most famous sons, Jesse Owens.
His performance at the 1936 Olympics in Germany offered a stunning rebuke to white supremacy – reminding us that simply showing up can be a great act of resistance.
"Action is the only remedy to indifference: the most insidious danger of all." -Elie Wiesel International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Never forget.
Especially now.
#holocaustremembranceday
Mayor Frey said today that what's happening in his city isn't a Minneapolis problem, it's an American problem. As Americans we all have a responsibility to speak truth to power and defend our freedoms.
Last Thursday was supposed to start with a second-term ceremony. Instead, Cleveland got a snowstorm.
And honestly — that felt right.
Leadership isn’t about the stage. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and delivering for our people when it counts.
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On this day 53 years ago, the Supreme Court issued the Roe v. Wade decision, establishing the federal right to an abortion. Nationally, we no longer have that right. But in Ohio, we organized & enshrined abortion rights in our state constitution. We have the power to come together to defend our freedoms. It’s important to remember that. Mayor Bibb!
Today is a great day to support organizations that provide reproductive health care, like Preterm, located right here in Cleveland. www.preterm.org/support
"One of the things that we need in every city is political power. Enough of our parents don’t register and vote. Each of you should serve as a committee of one to work with your parents if they have not registered to vote and other people in the community. Cleveland, Ohio, is a city that can be the first city of major size in the United States to have a Black mayor and you should participate in making that a possibility. This is an opportunity for you. And so there are things that all of us can do and I urge you to do it with zeal and with vigor. And let me say to you, my friends, that in spite of the difficult days ahead, the so-called white backlash — which is nothing but a new name for an old phenomenon — I’m still convinced that we’re going to achieve freedom right here in America. And I believe this because however much America has strayed away from the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the goal of America is freedom. Abused and scorned as we may be, our destiny is tied up with the destiny of America." Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. April 16, 1967 at Glenville High School
Today, I’m reflecting on Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1967 address to students at Glenville High School. As we gear up for the 2026 midterms, his words are prescient. Together we have the power to protect our freedoms and shape our destiny.
Being the mayor of my hometown has been the greatest honor of my life. My first term taught me a lot—about listening, leadership, and getting things right for Cleveland. I shared four lessons that are shaping what comes next. substack.com/@justinbibb/...
Illustration of downtown Cleveland in winter with snow falling. Text says Merry Christmas Cleveland. Mayor Bibb
Nothing like Christmas in the Land! I hope it's magical, Cleveland.
This is why we created the Residents First program, so the city can step in & turn problem properties into places that provide quality, affordable housing that anchors neighborhoods. We know Cleveland best, so we need Fannie Mae to step aside.
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Thank you! We are so excited about this portal and how it's going to streamline the permitting process in our city!
#NewDEALER Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is modernizing City Hall by launching an online portal for city permits, making it easier to file necessary paperwork.
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On the first night of Hanukkah, innocent lives were taken in an antisemitic attack in Australia. To Cleveland’s Jewish community—your pain is felt here. We stand with you. We choose light over hate. Always.
In Cleveland, we stepped up with “A Home for Every Neighbor” to help unhoused people maintain a stable home - but we need the federal government to do its part, too. Congress cannot let HUD leave people out in the cold while so many struggle to afford the basics. www.usmayors.org/2025/12/10/n...
Now I need to hear from you: If you’ve been burned by the process — or seen it work well — tell me what needs to change and what’s starting to improve. Shoot me a DM here or email me at mayorbibb@clevelandohio.gov.
I'm also frustrated with the city's antiquated permitting process, but change is coming. Tomorrow, we launch Cleveland’s new Permit Portal — a more transparent, user-friendly navigation system that finally brings us into the modern era.
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