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Ronaldo Rodríguez Jr. y Austin Davis conversan en la glorieta del Parque Lincoln durante una sesión de preguntas y respuestas de La Villa CLE sobre temas importantes para las comunidades latinas de Cleveland. Foto de McKinley Whiley.

Preguntas y respuestas con Austin Davis

Preparado para el Distrito electoral 7 previo a las elecciones generales de 2025. Si reflexiona usted en la campana primaria; ¿Qué lecciones se aprendieron en cuanto al proceso electoral? ¿Hubo algún momento en que se dio cuenta del cambio de prioridades o mensaje? ¿Cómo contribuyeron los votantes en este sentido? Primero, reconozco el honor y apoyo que tengo de los vecinos y residentes del distrito # 7. Estoy gradecido con todos los que han puesto su confianza en mí. Durante

Karen Barahona

Oct 258 min read

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr. and Austin Davis talk together in Lincoln Park’s gazebo during a La Villa CLE Q&A on issues important to Cleveland’s Latino communities. Photo by McKinley Whiley.

Austin Davis: Building a Cleveland That Works for Everyone

An interview on issues important to Cleveland’s Latino communities. Reflecting on your primary campaign, what did you learn from residents that shaped your approach heading into the general election, and was there a moment on the trail when you realized you needed to adjust your message or priorities? First, I have to say how humbled and honored I was by the community's strong support in the primary election–to see how deeply my values and experience have resonated with my ne

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Oct 248 min read

A group of Lincoln-West School of Global Studies students pose together in a classroom, smiling in front of a bookshelf and digital screen.

Lessons in Leadership: Lincoln-West Students Help Shape “My Cleveland Agenda”

Every four years, Cleveland reshuffles its political deck. This November, Clevelanders will have new ward boundaries , multiple incumbent-versus-incumbent races, and another chance to choose who leads the city. In one West Side classroom, a different kind of civic conversation is unfolding—one that begins not with campaign slogans but with a simple, reflective question: “If you were mayor, what would you do?” At Lincoln-West School of Global Studies , our next generation of l

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Oct 214 min read

The Doctor Is In: Dr. Joy Marshall Joins the Tremont Functional Rehab and Health Collaborative

Tremont Functional Rehab and Health Collaborative at 2401 Scranton Road began with Dr. Alex Frantzis, a chiropractic physician, and Dr....

Bruce Checefsky

Sep 115 min read

Jenice Contreras speaks at a podium during a City Club of Cleveland forum, addressing a seated audience in a banquet-style room with round tables and an American flag visible in the background.

El sueño Latinoamericano en Cleveland

Es una tarde cálida de un viernes, El club de la ciudad de Cleveland recibe como invitada especial a Janice Contreras, presidente y CEO del Centro Hispánico de Desarrollo Económico (NEOHCED). Contreras toma el estrado no solamente como ejecutiva con visión para futuras generaciones sino con pasión y convicción dado el peso de su experiencia. “CentroVilla es más que un edificio,” le dijo a la audiencia. “Es un testamento de la resistencia y visión de la comunidad latina de C

Karen Barahona

Sep 84 min read

Nuevo mapa del distrito electoral

El consejo municipal de la ciudad de Cleveland aprobó 15 distritos electorales. Dados los nuevos estatutos, los límites de distritos electorales son revisados después de diez años del censo para asegurarse que cada miembro del cónsul represente a los residentes. En cuanto al declive de la población de la ciudad de Cleveland, la ciudad ha sido requerida consolidar su representación de 17 distritos a 15. El nuevo mapa se enfoca en la equidad poblacional de unos 24,000 resident

Karen Barahona

Sep 65 min read

Street signs at the corner of Hancock Avenue and West 33rd Street in Cleveland, with an honorary sign reading “Roberto Ocasio Ave” above the Hancock sign. A one-way arrow points left, with trees, power lines, and a cloudy sky in the background.

From Clark to Marvin and Daisy: The Stories Behind La Villa’s Street Names

Walk through Cleveland’s neighborhoods, and the street names themselves become a guidebook to the past. Each one carries a story of...

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Sep 411 min read

At a Cleveland City Council candidate forum, Michael Polensek speaks at the microphone while standing between fellow candidates Deborah Gray, Rehan Waheed, and Tanmay Shah, who are seated at a long table with name placards.

Co-op Forum Highlights Economic Divide and the Fight for City Council

On July 31, 2025, Cleveland Owns ' Co-Op Circles hosted an Economic Policy Candidate Forum at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ on W. 14th Street. The event drew residents from across the city eager to hear directly from City Council candidates ahead of the September 9th primary election. Community members pressed candidates on issues of transparency, accountability, and neighborhood investment, pushing them to go beyond talking points and explain how their poli

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Aug 209 min read

Cover of the Summer 2025 issue of La Villa CLE. Headline stories include ward redistricting, CentroVilla25’s opening, and the restoration of Iglesia El Calvario’s steeple. Text reads “¡Una publicación por y para la comunidad Hispana y AfroLatina!”

La Villa CLE – Summer 2025 Print Edition

Our latest print edition is now available to read online. This issue features stories rooted in resilience, representation, and community...

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Aug 61 min read

A Place To Call Our Own, Finding Home

Homeownership is more than a milestone, it’s a foundation for stability, community, and generational wealth. Across Cleveland, families are turning that dream into reality. In neighborhoods like Clark-Fulton, Cudell, and Old Brooklyn, new homeowners are planting roots, raising children, and shaping our city's shared future. The path isn’t always easy, but opportunities are growing. Initiatives like the Mi Casa Housing Program and the Believe Mortgage offer personalized sup

Ronaldo Rodriguez Jr.

Aug 62 min read