Ex-Cleveland councilman Jones subject of FBI invesigation
Former Cleveland Councilman Basheer Jones, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor instead of re-election last year, is a subject in a FBI investigation.
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Former Cleveland Councilman Basheer Jones, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor instead of re-election last year, is a subject in a FBI investigation.
The subpoena asked the city to verify with the FBI whether it had made any payments to a list of people and companies that included the Basheer Jones Foundation and Basheer Jones Unlimited.
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency awarded more than $31.9 million in federal tax credits on Friday, May 20, in a once-yearly contest.
Merritt is the lead developer on a $36.6 million project to revive an empty tower in Hough as workforce housing. Cleveland City Council awarded an $8 million grant to the deal in December, using American Rescue Plan Act funds.
<p><span>Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen announced the appointment of Janis Bowdler to serve as the Department’s first Counselor for Racial Equity. Ms. Bowdler will be charged with coordinating Treasury’s efforts to advance racial equity including engaging with diverse communities throughout the country and to identify and mitigate barriers to accessing benefits and opportunities with the Department.</span></p> <div><span><br /></span></div>