Council Approves Juneteenth Contract, Members Voice Concern Over Cost and Event Staffing

May 20, 2025

Cleveland Heights council approved a contract with Japco Cultural Arts Institute for the city—s Juneteenth Arts and Culture Fest but several council members expressed concern the event—s cost exceeded budgeted community-event funds and called for hiring an events coordinator to prevent future high vendor expenses.

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Cleveland Heights City Council on May 19 approved a contract authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the Japco Cultural Arts Institute, Inc., to plan and produce the city—s Juneteenth Arts and Culture Fest at Cain Park, but several council members said the item revealed weaknesses in event budgeting and staffing.

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