Councilwoman Jessica Cohen

06/18/2026

New process detailed below for City events:

Cleveland Heights has a history of exciting, diverse and entertaining special events hosted by business districts, community organizations and the City itself. In an effort to provide consistent and thorough event review, Cleveland Heights has updated the approval process. For events planned within the City requesting the use of City property, City services or use of the City’s right of ways, we are asking event organizers to complete a new online application. We believe that this will provide an efficient, fair and consistent process for evaluating the safety, scope and community benefit for special events within the City.

Applications can be found online at https://buff.ly/PFblLjG. Applicants are asked to complete all required fields and optional fields as needed. Requests must be submitted 60 days prior to the date of the event and the application will be reviewed by city departments including Police, Fire and Public Works. You can still reach out to the Mayor’s Action Center with any questions during the process. We hope this new application provides the framework for special event host organizations to imagine and execute events that are consistent with the City’s history of diverse entertainment while maintaining the guardrails of safety and fairness among event organizers.

If you have any questions, please contact the MAC by email at [email protected] or phone at 216-291-2323.

05/25/2026

Today, our Cleveland Heights community came together to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend or a tradition - it is a solemn reminder that the freedoms, rights, and democratic ideals we cherish have been protected by Americans willing to give their lives for something greater than themselves.

This day is especially personal for me as the granddaughter of two Army veterans — one who served during World War II and another who served during the Korean War after immigrating to the United States. Their service shaped my understanding of patriotism, duty, and gratitude for the promise of this country.

At a time when our nation can feel deeply divided, today was also a reminder that our democracy depends on all of us - on service, civic responsibility, and a shared commitment to one another and to the ideals that bind us together as Americans.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today in remembrance and reflection. It was an honor to share remarks about what this day means to me.

May we always honor the memories of those we lost not only with words, but through lives of purpose, service, and community. 🇺🇲

05/20/2026

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The Cleveland Orchestra returns to Cain Park for a free community concert on Wednesday, July 1, at 8 PM!

🎟️ While the concert is free, tickets are required and will become available online this Friday, May 22, at 12 PM. Those with ADA needs are asked to call the Cain Park Box Office at 216-371-3000.

Conductor Anthony Parnther leads the performance, which promises to be a dynamic and wide-ranging musical journey that highlights vibrant voices rooted in cultural storytelling and tradition.

The performance will open with Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Kauyumari by Gabriela Ortiz, and The Mestizo Waltz from Three Latin American Dances by Gabriela Lena Frank. Audiences will also hear Dvořák's spirited Slavonic Dance No. 1 alongside Walker's expressive Lyric for Strings. The program further explores American history and identity through Carlos Simon's Hellfighters' Blues and Dawson's O Le' Me Shine, Shine Like a Morning Star! from Negro Folk Symphony. The evening concludes with Adventures on Earth from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial by John Williams, bringing a sense of wonder and excitement.

05/15/2026

It's weekend!!!!

Activities and events for all ages.
Saturday and Sunday!

🔗 Visit www.nobleneighbors.com for the full schedule.

05/15/2026

Tonight I had the honor of attending the Cleveland Heights End of Watch Ceremony — a solemn and meaningful reminder that behind every badge is a human being who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.

We gathered as a community to remember and honor our city’s four fallen officers: Norman C. Reker, Edward Betram Connolly, Thomas F. Patton II, and Jason West. Their courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

As we reflect on their lives and legacies, we also hold close the families, friends, colleagues, and loved ones who continue to carry both pride and grief every day.

May their memories always be a blessing, and may we continue striving to build a community worthy of the sacrifices they made to protect it. 💙

05/10/2026

Being a mom has changed the way I lead, listen, and show up every day. It has taught me that the small moments matter, that patience is powerful, and that building a better future starts with how we care for one another every single day. Also, negotiating with a toddler is futile regardless of your excellent diplomacy skills. 😂 Moms just get stuff done. We are a powerful part of our families and our communities.

Today I’m especially grateful for the women who show up with strength, love, sacrifice, resilience, humor, and heart - often all before 8 a.m. 💪

To every mom, stepmom, grandmother, aunt, caregiver, and mother figure: thank you for the countless ways you make our families and communities stronger.

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

05/05/2026

Important information about the Community Center.

Pardon our Dust

The Cleveland Heights Fitness Center gymnasium is getting a much-needed facelift after years of use. This week, the floors are getting sanded down and refinished. The outcome will be beautiful, but the dust and smell may be irritating to some.

Sanding could last through Friday, May 8th. Masks will be provided at the Community Center for those who are sensitive to the smell or dust; bringing noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds is recommended during this period for those sensitive to loud sounds.

After sanding, the floors will receive a new coat of polyurethane, which, as it cures for the next few weeks, will emit an odor. In 2-3 weeks, the floor will be ready for open basketball hours!

In addition to the floors, the City is replacing two small bleachers in the gym. The old bleachers have been removed, and the walls are currently being repaired and painted.
We look forward to many years of basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and more in the refurbished gym!

05/01/2026

💚 State of the City! 💚

Congrats to Mayor on a great first State of the City address. All of Council is behind you!

is moving forward and we are making progress every day! So excited for what's to come and all we are going to accomplish.

04/24/2026

🙌 Road season has arrived! 🙌

🚧 Road construction season in Cleveland Heights officially begins TODAY!
Mayor Jim Petras is proud to announce that, with unanimous Council approval, the City of Cleveland Heights has increased its road resurfacing budget from $2 million to $5.1 million in 2026, paving the way for the city to increase the roads it resurfaces from 11 last year to 27 this year.

In addition to road resurfacing, Public Works has added two more streets crews to the one it normally dispatches. All three will be focused solely on pothole repair. Throughout the spring and summer months, residents and business owners should expect to see three crews across town tackling the unusual number of potholes that formed this winter due to heavy snowfall, deep freezes, and increased salt application, all of which causes road degradation.

To view the 2026 Capital Projects Map outlining construction, visit: https://www.clevelandheights.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=23928

04/23/2026

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Learn everything about the Mayor's Action Center!

Thanks Todd! 😅