Cleveland’s Wizard of Blunders: Just-in-Time Bibb Fumbles Again

Cleveland’s very own Wizard of Blunders, Just-in-Time Bibb, continues to dazzle the city with an uncanny ability to turn leadership into a circus act. If leadership were a reality show, this would be the breakout star—always good for a plot twist, never good for actual progress.

But why stop there? The doubling down on controversy continued with baseless critiques of local judges, accusing them of releasing gun offenders without providing any examples. It was a bold move: when in doubt, just throw shade at the judiciary! Of course, actual problem-solving takes time and research—two things that seem to be avoided like Cleveland winters.

Then there’s the revolutionary approach to public discourse: limit it. The proposed restrictions on public comment during City Council meetings were nothing short of a masterpiece in avoiding accountability. Why listen to constituents when you can just hush them up? After all, leadership is so much easier when nobody’s allowed to point out mistakes.

And let’s not forget the crowning achievement—a so-called "safety plan." While boasting about reducing certain crimes, residents are still waiting to feel the impact. Maybe it’s hard to notice when those safety wins are overshadowed by embarrassing oversights, like leaving two SUVs at the bottom of Lake Erie for months. Who knows, maybe they’re part of some avant-garde urban art project.

The knack for theatrics doesn’t end there. In a desperate attempt to cling to relevance, there’s now a turn to non-voters for support. Yes, you heard that right: pandering to people who can’t even cast a ballot in Cleveland. It’s almost poetic—neglect the voters who elected you, then court those who can’t hold you accountable. A flawless strategy!

Cleveland was promised bold, transformational leadership, but what it’s gotten is a front-row seat to a political blooper reel. From questionable appointments to tone-deaf policies, this has become an art form of turning potential into punchlines. If this is transformational leadership, Cleveland might want to hit “undo” and try again.

Desperate-Justin, looking for friends in all the wrong places

The billboard thanking Desperate Justin says everything you need to know about him. Ultimately, it may not be the outsiders he brings in but the constituents he’s ignored who will decide his fate.

In what appears to be a last-ditch effort to save his faltering political career, Justin—a once self-proclaimed rising star in the Democratic Party—now struggles to remain relevant. In an unusual and seemingly desperate move, he has enlisted the support of a group of outsiders who, ironically, are not even eligible to vote in Cleveland.

The alarm bells are ringing—and it’s not the Salvation Army seeking holiday donations. Serious questions arise about the lengths Justin is willing to go to cling to power. Pandering to non-voters in a desperate attempt to prop up his failed leadership, he continues to neglect the very people he was elected to serve.

In yet another piece of propaganda, Justin touted his so-called safety plan, claiming a reduction in certain crimes. Perhaps those numbers include the two SUVs that were overlooked for months before being pulled out of Lake Erie. Let’s see if Justin is willing to share data on emergency response times.

Generous-Justin keeps on giving

Nothing should surprise Cleveland residents at this point in Generous-Justin’s priorities. Mr. Generous was able to find 20 million dollars to donate to Gateway. In case you missed it, the recent decision by Mr. Generous, to allocate $20 million of taxpayer money to Gateway, while our own neighborhoods continue to suffer from Mr. Generous’ neglect.

It is disheartening to see such a significant sum of public funds being directed toward an initiative like Gateway, especially when our neighborhoods and schools are in dire need of investment. Our schools are rudderless, our streets remain in disrepair, and our public services are stretched thin. Meanwhile, it seems that the very neighborhoods that contributed to the taxes funding this allocation are being overlooked in favor of projects with questionable immediate benefits.

While Mr. Generous gift is admirable, especially during the season of giving, it is crucial that we send Mr. Generous packing. Redirecting such a large amount of money away from our communities not only a betrayal but also raises questions about the his decision making abilities. Our residents deserve the same level of attention and support, if not more, as those in areas outside our direct community. It is unfair to let these disparities grow while we see funds being funneled elsewhere.

The health, education, infrastructure, and wellbeing of our neighborhoods should be the foundation on which any further generosity is considered.

Bibb’s Failed Leadership: A Look at his Leadership Failures in Cleveland

Cleveland has found itself grappling with a series of leadership failures under Justin Bibb, whose tenure has failed to live up to the hype set by him when he was elected. From unfulfilled promises to escalating issues across the city, it’s hard to argue that Bibb's administration has been anything but an epic disappointment. While the Mayor campaigned on a platform of progressive change, equity, and revitalization, the reality has been starkly different, leaving many Cleveland residents frustrated and disillusioned.

Unfulfilled Promises of Economic Revival

One of Bibb’s major selling points during his election campaign was his vision for an economic renaissance in Cleveland. He promised to focus on creating jobs, revitalizing neighborhoods, schools and bringing new investment into the city. However, after 3 long years into his tenure, economic progress for Cleveland citizens has been non-existent. Instead of the booming development Bibb touted, Cleveland still struggles with high poverty rates, a lack of sufficient affordable housing, and an overall underwhelming economy.

Bibb’s efforts to attract investment are a mystery, as the city continues to lag far behind other major urban centers in job creation and business development. Despite being given significant assets in terms of education, healthcare, and a worthy tech sector, Bibb is incapable of leveraging these resources to drive the city forward. His economic policies often appear piecemeal, with no coherent strategy, leading to stagnation and confusion, instead of the thriving economy he promised.

Public Safety Crisis Under Bibb

Perhaps Bibb’s most glaring failure is the city’s ongoing and worsening public safety crisis. Crime in Cleveland has surged during his time in office, with violent crimes such as shootings, murders, robberies and the dangerous street takeovers reaching alarming levels and leaving residents in fear. Bibb’s initial focus on police reform and community-oriented policing sounded promising, but has shown ineffective results on the ground. The only safe person in Cleveland is Bibb with his security detail and police driven vehicle that he parades around in.

Cleveland’s police force continues to be underfunded and understaffed, and Bibb’s inability to meaningfully address these structural issues. His lack of clear, decisive action has led many residents to feel unsafe in our own homes. Bibb is incapable of and has struggled to implement any real solutions to curb the rising crime rates. The result has been a growing sense of frustration from both the city’s residents, business community and its law enforcement officers.

Housing Crisis

In Cleveland where housing affordability is a critical issue, Bibb has failed to produce progress in addressing the needs of Cleveland’s most vulnerable residents. Despite his empty promises to tackle the affordable housing crisis, many neighborhoods remain plagued by blight, gentrification, and a severe lack of new affordable housing units.

Meanwhile, housing prices continue to rise, and Cleveland’s working-class families are increasingly pushed to the margins of the city or forced to live in substandard conditions. This growing gap between the city's wealthier residents and its most impoverished ones has only widened under Bibb’s failed leadership.

Lackluster Leadership

Another area in which Bibb has failed is his inability to lead effectively and unify the city. Bibb has failed miserably to rally both the public and key stakeholders around his vision for Cleveland. His childish leadership style has been described as self- serving, marked by a reluctance to face critical challenges.

Moreover, his attempts at self-serving collaboration with the community, political leaders and city agencies have often been unproductive and a waste of time, leading to inaction on important issues. Whether it's on matters of policing, housing, infrastructure, schools, Bibb has failed to meet the complexities of local politics in a way that would inspire confidence. His inability to unity the community has left many questioning whether he has the political acumen to move Cleveland forward.

The Disconnect with Residents

At the heart of Bibb’s major failures is the growing disconnect between his administration and the people he was elected to serve. Many Clevelanders feel that their concerns are ignored, and that Bibb’s focus is giving empty speech’s in Washington, instead of addressing the needs of our community. Whether it's his immature approach to constituent issues or his apparent epic failure to engage with community leaders, Bibb has failed to connect with the very residents who voted for him.

Cleveland, a city with a rich tradition of activism and civic engagement, expected a Mayor who would listen and respond to the needs of its residents. Unfortunately, Bibb’s misguided childish leadership style has been the top-down approach, which ignores the grassroots concerns of the communities he seeks to represent.

Conclusion: A City Stuck in Neutral

After 3 long years into his failed tenure, it’s clear that Justin Bibb is only interested in Justin Bibb and has failed to deliver on the promises that he campaigned on. Economic stagnation, rising crime, housing insecurity, and a lack of effective adult-focused leadership have defined his failed time in office. Cleveland needs a leader who can inspire change for all of its citizens, take bold action, and deliver tangible results. Unfortunately, Bibb is not the solution, but instead part of the problem. Under his leadership, the city remains stuck in neutral.

Bankrupting our Community at the expense of our citizens

Hollywood-Bibb’s actions suggest that he believes his role as mayor extends only to the downtown area of our city. As a resident who cares deeply about Cleveland, I feel it is important to clarify the scope of his position and encourage a broader view of his responsibilities.

Breaking news for Hollywood-Bibb: the position of "Mayor" is not confined to any one district or neighborhood but encompasses the entire city, including all its diverse areas and residents. While it is understandable that the downtown area often receives significant attention due to its economic prominence, Cleveland is made up of many neighborhoods, each with its own needs, challenges, and unique contributions to the community.

Hollywood-Bibb is incapable of unifying our city. Simply put, he just does not care. Every corner of Cleveland—whether it's the historic neighborhoods or the emerging ones—requires attention, resources, and focused leadership. We all share in the prosperity and well-being of our city, and it's vital that every part of it is given equal consideration when making decisions that affect our future.

I understand that downtown is a hub of activity and economic development, but a truly effective mayor must recognize that the strength of a city lies in its entirety, not just in its downtown. I believe that with thoughtful, community-focused leadership, our entire city can thrive.

The ongoing financial policies and decisions of Hollywood-Bibb are increasingly putting our neighborhoods at risk. He may not understand it, but he’s the mayor of Cleveland—not just the mayor of downtown. The devastating consequences for the citizens who call this place home are becoming painfully evident. The financial strain we are facing is not a result of external factors but rather the consequence of shortsighted choices, mismanagement, and an inability to prioritize the well-being of our residents.

Our community, once vibrant and full of potential, is now teetering on the brink. Vital services are being slashed, infrastructure is deteriorating, and the economic stability of families is being further jeopardized. Meanwhile, the policies that have led to this downfall seem to prioritize the interests of a few over the collective needs of the many. The hard-working citizens who have supported this community for generations now find themselves paying the price for decisions they had no part in making.

I cannot remain silent as our community is being drained of its resources and its future squandered. We are at a critical juncture, and I urge you to reconsider the current course of action. Every dollar wasted on mismanaged projects or ill-conceived ventures is a dollar taken away from those who need it most: our teachers, our first responders, our families, and our elderly. We cannot afford to continue down this path of fiscal irresponsibility, which ultimately places an unbearable burden on those least able to bear it.

Our citizens deserve better. They deserve leadership that is accountable, responsible, and genuinely focused on securing a sustainable future. It is time to stop ignoring the financial reality we face and make the hard choices necessary to steer this community back to stability. Every day we delay this reckoning, we risk further harm to the fabric of our community.

The residents cannot afford the selfish ambitions of Hollywood-Bibb, who is bankrupting our community at the expense of our citizens. The decisions made today will determine whether our community can recover or whether we will be left to pick up the pieces of a fractured, financially devastated city. For the sake of all those who rely on this community to thrive, let us work together to rebuild what is being lost.

Cleveland is facing a critical moment in its long history. It is time to address the ongoing failures of Hollywood-Bibb. The current mayor is not interested in meeting the needs and aspirations of the people who elected him. For the sake of progress and growth, it is time to recognize that the leadership in place has failed to effectively guide us toward a better Cleveland.

Leadership is about vision, accountability, and the ability to inspire and adapt. Unfortunately, under the current mayor, we have seen a consistent failure to demonstrate these qualities. Whether through his poor decision-making, lack of transparency, or inability to address the challenges before us, the results speak for themselves. Morale at City Hall is in the gutter, trust in Bibb has eroded, and our collective potential remains unrealized.

We are at a pivotal moment. The direction we choose in 2025 will define our future, and it is critical that we embrace new, community-focused leadership that can restore confidence, inspire action, and drive meaningful change. We must prioritize competence, integrity, and the vision needed to steer us toward success. This means actively seeking new leadership that can bring fresh perspectives, revitalize Cleveland, and reignite the commitment of those who believe in its mission.

It is never easy to admit failure, especially when you spend most of your time politicking in Washington. But the reality is clear: without change at the top, we risk stagnation and further decline. It is time to put the well-being of our citizens first, and that means making the necessary decision to replace Bibb, who has proven time and again that he is ineffective.

Let us move forward with the courage to embrace new opportunities, with leaders who are equipped to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. The future of Cleveland depends on it.