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Can Democratic mayors swing a red state? The Wake Up for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has joined a national coalition of city leaders aimed at pushing back against actions by Ohio’s Republican-controlled state government.

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cleveland.com· Oct 20, 10:03 AMCan Democratic mayors swing a red state? The Wake Up for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026

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Can Justin Bibb’s new national coalition really help Cleveland stand up to Ohio Republicans?Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb launched Blue Cities/Red States, a coalition of 15 Democratic mayors in Republican-led states, aiming to counter state preemption laws and amplify urban policy influence. But how effective will it be?

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Mayor Bibb's airport plan: A $3 billion vision for Cleveland HopkinsCleveland Mayor Justin Bibb's airport overhaul has expanded to include two new concourses, a relocated rental-car facility, and a customs area, potentially doubling the project's cost to $3 billion.

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Justin Bibb, get up and lead. Cleveland’s children need you: Letter from the EditorCleveland's editor calls on Mayor Justin Bibb and regional leaders to urgently address the childhood lead paint crisis, warning it will define his legacy.

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Ohio mayors seek major state aid to help pay first-responder salaries, redevelop ‘core cities’Dozens of Ohio mayors, including Cleveland's Justin Bibb, want state lawmakers to cover 10% of local police and fire department payroll costs, as well as offer $100 million per year for city redevelopment grants.

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FAA chief, Sen. Moreno say Burke should stay open, complicating Mayor Justin Bibb’s plans for airportFAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno voiced strong opposition to closing Burke, the small downtown Cleveland airport, on Friday.

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Bibb wants bipartisan cooperation. Why build a club of only Democratic mayors?Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb's Democrat-only Blue Cities, Red States coalition draws skepticism over whether out-of-state Democratic mayors can influence Republican state legislators.

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