You won't believe what our Mayor is doing

Okay real quick—you know how Mayor Bibb is always trying to get Cleveland’s message out, especially with everything going on with the police consent decree and all that? Well, he's taking a page right out of our kids' playbooks, no yeah. He's turning to popular social media accounts to get City Hall’s message out, trying to reach folks who aren’t exactly tuning into the official city government pronouncements. It’s wild, right? Like, instead of just the usual press releases, imagine City Hall news popping up on your favorite Cleveland food critic's Instagram.

So this is the thing—the mayor's office says they're trying to reach people who don't tune into official city government stuff. And honestly, who does, besides us news junkies? This isn't just about sharing information; it’s about meeting Clevelanders where they actually are. Think about it: our city is so diverse, from the grand old houses in Shaker Heights to the bustling streets of Slavic Village, and not everyone gets their news the same way. This strategy could actually cut through the noise, especially for younger people or those who feel disconnected from traditional media.

### What This Means for Cleveland

* **Reaching the Unreached:** This could actually get important info about things like the new bus lanes in Slavic Village or the Metroparks' land acquisitions in front of people who might otherwise miss it.

* **Building Trust (or Not):** It’s a double-edged sword. If done well, it could make City Hall feel more approachable. If it feels too much like propaganda, people are gonna see right through it, no yeah. Clevelanders are smart.

* **A New Kind of Local Engagement:** Imagine seeing updates about the West Side Market or road closures around the 480/77 interchange in a format that feels more personal. It's a risk, but it could pay off by sparking more real conversations about our city.

This isn't some fancy New York or L.A. move; this is Cleveland trying to figure out how to talk to itself in 2024. Whether it works or just makes us all collectively shrug and say "bless their hearts," it's certainly… a choice. It definitely feels like a Tremont thing to do, trying something new and a little bit outside the box.

Cleveland on the wire — we've been here the whole time.

You know, Mark and the whole crew over at the Morning Wire will have some *thoughts* on this. Catch them live every day at mornings.live.