Justin Bibb

Bibb says he inherited a broken system that needs significant overhaul and investment.

The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition reached that milestone thanks to a $50 million commitment from the Cleveland Clinic and a pledge from the city to spend $17 million in federal stimulus dollars.

Karrie Howard, who served as safety director under previous Mayor Frank Jackson, will become Bibb’s chief public safety officer.

Bibb, who is wrapping up his first week leading City Hall, spoke to family, staff and supporters in a ceremonial swearing-in at Cleveland Music Hall. The event, limited to a small audience because of the coronavirus pandemic, was streamed live online.

COVID cases, hospitalizations continue to surge; some local schools are making adjustments after winter break; a woman has been charged in the slaying of an off-duty Cleveland police officer during a carjacking; and more stories.

Bibb takes office as a new wave of the coronavirus washes over one of the nation’s poorest cities. At 34, he is Cleveland’s second-youngest mayor, having bested older and more seasoned opponents in last year’s election.

Jessica Trivisonno, a Bibb campaign supporter who worked as economic development director for Northwest Neighborhoods community development corporation, will serve as the new mayor’s senior strategist on the market.

Cleveland Mayor-elect Justin Bibb isn’t just hiring one chief of staff. He’s splitting the job into two different roles.

Bibb’s transition office named appointments to four positions: chief legal counsel, chief government affairs officer, chief communications officer and chief human resources officer

Bibb’s task force on public safety is preparing to submit recommendations for the new mayor’s first 100 days in office.