Good morning, Cuyahoga County. The streets of Cleveland are evolving in unexpected ways this week. From golf carts now legally zipping along downtown roads to a sophisticated new data system monitoring potential bias in police traffic stops, how we move through the city is changing. The $289,000 contract with Sigma Squared will create a real-time dashboard allowing police leadership to track patterns in stops and searches—a proactive step following earlier analyses that raised concerns about racial disparities.
Meanwhile, Cleveland native Kate Sidley is bringing her hometown humor to the national stage with her new book "How to be a Saint." The former Clevelander and current "Late Night with Stephen Colbert" writer credits her upbringing here for developing the underdog mentality that fuels her comedy, offering readers a hilariously informative exploration of Catholic canonization that showcases the "silliness in everything" without mean-spiritedness.
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🚓 Cleveland police hire firm to detect bias in traffic stops. The city contracted data analytics company Sigma Squared for $289,000 to monitor potential discrimination by officers when interacting with the public. The move follows a 2023 analysis showing Black people were searched three times more often than White people during stops. A preliminary 2024 analysis found no evidence of racial targeting, with contraband recovered at similar rates across races. The new dashboard will allow police leadership to track stops in real-time, analyze outcomes, and make adjustments before problems develop.
🏌️ Cleveland entrepreneurs win battle to legalize golf carts on city streets. Bob Polk and the Taylor family spent two years advocating for legislation that would allow their golf cart businesses to operate legally in Cleveland. The city council recently approved an ordinance permitting "under-speed vehicles" on streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less, though only for business purposes. Golf cart operators must have their vehicles registered, inspected, and equipped with proper safety features like headlights and seatbelts. The entrepreneurs see their services as filling a crucial transportation gap, especially for disabled visitors and tourists moving between downtown entertainment districts.
📚 Cleveland comedy writer hilariously demystifies sainthood in new book. Kate Sidley, a "Late Night with Stephen Colbert" writer and former Cleveland resident, has published "How to be a Saint," exploring the quirky process of Catholic canonization with humor and wit. The daughter of Cleveland Comedy Festival co-founder John David Sidley, she credits her Cleveland upbringing for giving her an underdog mentality that serves her well in comedy. Despite originally planning to become a theater professor, Sidley found her calling in comedy writing, earning praise from former classmates for her talent in finding "silliness in everything" without mean-spiritedness. Her book offers a funny yet informative look at Catholicism's biggest names.
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