Learn all that Sandra Morgan accomplished during her 120 days as East Cleveland’s interim mayor. See her vision, what she’ll do— starting on Day 1—as our elected mayor.
Accomplishments
- Reopened the East Cleveland Martin Luther King, Jr., Civic Center
As East Cleveland’s Interim mayor, Sandra Morgan prioritized community spaces by reopening the East Cleveland Civic Center, revitalizing a hub for community gatherings, public meetings, and programs for seniors and young people.
The center features:
- Silver Sneakers Exercise Program for Seniors
- Free Lunch Daily for Five to 18 year olds, sponsored by the Children Hunger Network and Greater Cleveland Food Bank
- A Football Clinic
- A Basketball Clinic
- Obtained Essential Funding for Infrastructure
Provided stewardship of over $20 million dollars in infrastructure development funds for new water and sewer pipes, paved roads, and street lights
- Made Efforts to Improve East Cleveland’s Air Quality and Create a Healthier Natural Environment
Obtained two grants to add more trees to the city
Trees filter air pollutants, reduce asthma triggers, and lower temperatures—which will prevent heat-related illnesses
Trees absorb carbon, manage stormwater runoff, and offer flood and extreme weather protection
Green spaces gather community members together, reduce crime, and make neighborhoods walkable and pleasant places to be
- Began to Rebuild and Create Partnerships with State and Regional Leaders
Reestablished partnerships with state and regional governments and corporate and non-profit organizations.
From day one of her 120 days as interim mayor, she began positioning East Cleveland to access untapped resources and opportunities.
Vision
- A City Hall For All East Clevelanders
Mayor Morgan’s administration will provide online progress reports. Residents will see what the city is accomplishing and where we are going.
She will foster a workforce culture of:
- Respect
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Inclusivity
- Responsiveness to residents
- Improving Public Safety, Building Public Trust
Continue to implement community-rooted safety strategies that prevent violence.
- Economic Opportunities
- Job Growth
- Business Support
- Create Fair Pathways to Prosperity
- Continuing to Improve Infrastructure
Ensure that East Cleveland has clean and well paved streets, safe parks, and robust public systems
- Strengthening Existing Housing and Building New Housing
- Enforce building codes so that properties are well maintained
- Provide funding for property repairs and maintenance
- Obtain community input towards constructing affordable housing
- Supporting and Empowering East Cleveland Youth
- Expand afterschool programs
- Provide job training
- Create leadership opportunities for young people
Renovated East Cleveland Martin Luther King, Jr., Civic Center
