Council Member· 2026-01-05 to 2030-01 (re-elected Nov 4, 2025, sworn in Jan 5, 2026 per City News Update Jan 9, 2026; current-term start; month-level end: January 2030; four-year term from the Nov 2025 election per Cleveland Jewish News, seating at a January council meeting as in Jan 5, 2026; charter text not read)
Craig Cobb
Cleveland Heights
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 1:12:49
- Avg per meeting
- 2:31
- Segments
- 1045
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Top issues during term (19)(Parks Rec)
Public Art Plan for Noble and South Taylor Roads
Council previously appropriated funding for the public arts plan.
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
The plan includes a full implementation matrix with cost estimates and funding sources, including grants — no single price tag was given.
Cain Park and Denison Park improvements
A budget amendment for Hillside-related costs is possible; splash pad and playground funding already committed.
Community event contributions: Heights Music Hop and Tiger 5k
$70,500 city investment leveraged five times over in grants, donations and sponsorships.
Planning Commission review of Park District changes
The project involves tens of millions of dollars in spending, with residents also facing rising sewer and stormwater fees.
Friends of Cain Park programming agreement
The agreement supports Cain Park programming for two seasons; specific funding figures weren't stated.
Cain Park Restrooms Renovation Project cost increase
About $535,000 more than originally planned, but covered entirely by leftover federal ARPA funds — no local tax dollars.
Youth Scholarship Fund
About $100,000 in donated money is available, with $20,000 appropriated this year — expanding use could help hundreds of kids without costing taxpayers.
Arts Commission strategic plan funding
No direct cost discussed; staffing for scheduling falls to the clerk's office.
Youth Advisory Council
Liability Insurance for Coaches & Instructors
Instructors face out-of-pocket insurance costs that can exceed what they earn teaching, shrinking program offerings.
Community center gymnasium seating
Not stated in the materials provided.
Community Center building maintenance
$200 per month in lease revenue; the rate's policy basis is unclear.
East-side LGBT Community Center satellite location
The city would collect $200 a month in rent — about $2,400 a year — with no cost to taxpayers.
Council chambers accessibility and capacity
Costs not yet priced; new chairs and dais work expected to be expensive.
Revival of Community Improvement Awards Committee
No cost was discussed; the committee would work with city staff on publicity and hold a small ceremony at City Hall.
Senior Transportation Connection
Adding a driver costs far less than Lakewood's six-figure contract with Senior Transportation Connection.
Administration participation in committees
None directly; directors attending evening meetings is a workload question, not a budget one.
Recreation Center lease of unoccupied room
Lease revenue or terms weren't discussed on the record.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Cobb was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.