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.
