City of Cleveland

The City of Cleveland is the municipal government serving Cleveland, Ohio, through a mayor and City Council. The mayor oversees executive administration and enforcement of city ordinances, while the council represents residents through 15 wards. City departments provide police and fire protection, public works, housing and building regulation, public health, utilities and other municipal services. Residents use city offices and online services for business licenses, construction permits, utility payments, rental-property registration and public records. Cleveland’s 311 service accepts nonemergency requests such as pothole and graffiti reports and connects residents with city services. City Hall is at 601 Lakeside Avenue.