Wednesday, April 18, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Columbine. Sandy Hook. And now Parkland. These names used to identify individual towns and schools but are now synonymous with mass shootings that have reignited the debate over gun control in America. In the wake of these school shootings, bag searches, metal detectors, and even arming teachers are options that have been either implemented or considered to assure the safety...
Friday, November 11, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Why the Ohio Constitution Matters More Today than You Might Think
We're all familiar with the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution, which includes the right to freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and the prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures; As well as the post-Civil War Fourteenth...
Thursday, November 10, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
State of Downtown: Optimism for the Future
Like most urban downtowns throughout the nation, Downtown Cleveland is moving on from a period of instability triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Approximately 60% of downtown's workforce has returned to the office, foot traffic has returned to nearly 80% of...
Monday, November 07, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation with 2022 National Teacher of the Year, Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell was first inspired to become a teacher in middle school when he encountered his first Black male teacher. He is now a 25-year veteran of the classroom and teaches history at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, OH, where...
Friday, November 04, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Change from Within: Empathy, Humanity, and Improving Police Response
It started with a phone call to Jackie Acho from Detective Christopher Gibbons with the Cleveland Division of Police. He said, "I think we have a problem with empathy, can you help us?" Jackie is the President of the Acho...
Wednesday, November 02, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes on Participatory Budgeting CLE
What happens when residents are empowered to decide together how to spend public money in their own communities? This is the foundational premise of "participatory budgeting." It aims to deepen democracy, build stronger communities, and make public budgets more equitable...
Wednesday, November 02, 2022, 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Representative Jeff Crossman
Leading up to the election on November 8, 2022, The City Club of Cleveland extended invitations to the candidates running for Ohio Attorney General. Join us for a VIRTUAL City Club forum to hear from Democratic candidate, Representative Jeff Crossman....
Tuesday, November 01, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation with Congresswoman Liz Cheney
When she appeared at The Texas Tribune Festival in late September, Liz Cheney was unequivocal: “I certainly will do whatever it takes to make sure Donald Trump isn't anywhere close to the Oval Office,” she told the closing night audience....
Friday, October 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
Strengthening Democracy, One Small Step at a Time
The special program for the 2022 City Club Annual Meeting will begin at 11:00 am with a brief overview of the City Club's last year of accomplishments, followed by lunch at 11:30am, and the City Club Friday Forum featuring Dave...
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