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In September 2023 Mayor Bibb introduced the "Residents First" plan that intends to address some of Cleveland's most vital housing issues. The new plan would tighten housing codes to potentially improve housing conditions as well as introducing penalties for code violations on properties. The plan also decreases the amount of vacant homes that are demolished to hopefully lead to higher affordable housing options for residents.

Tensions between Mayor Bibb and the Cleveland City Council rose in July of 2023 when Mayor Bibb and his entire staff skipped the Council meeting in protest of recent disagreements on legislation. Bibb and City Council members had challenges coming to agreements regarding gun policy after a mass shooting in downtown Cleveland.

In November 2023, Mayor Bibb proposed to amend the September 2012 amendment that sets the maximum age to join the Police Force in Cleveland at 40 to 55 in an effort to encourage more citizens to join the Police force. Cleveland had recently experienced a shortage of Police officers and mayor Bibb believes increasing the maximum age gives more opportunity for an increase or officers.

The Cleveland Mayoral structure is described as a strong mayor with a city council structure. In Cleveland, the Mayor functions as Chief Executive of the city council, has the ability to appoint leaders of certain departments such as the Cleveland Chief of Police. The Cleveland Mayor has the ability to set budgets and oversee day-to-day operations. The Cleveland city council functions as the legislative body by approving mayor appointees or budget requests.