Justin Bibb

Justin M. Bibb serves as the 58th Mayor of Cleveland since January 2022. Born and raised on the southeast side of Cleveland, Justin has experienced many of the challenges we face as a city firsthand.

He grew up quickly when his parents got divorced at the age of four and learned how to navigate multiple worlds, moving between his Dad’s home and living with his mom and grandma.

His family struggled to make ends meet — forced to choose between paying rent and tuition, they moved into their Grandma’s home, always putting education first.

He co-founded Hack Cleveland in 2014 following the death of Tamir Rice and most recently launched Cleveland Can’t Wait, a nonprofit focused on advancing racial equity and economic opportunity in underserved neighborhoods across the city.

Justin is a proud son of Cleveland who has long advocated for change and reform in education, transit, and criminal justice. His advocacy extends from the streets to the boardroom where he is fighting to make Cleveland a destination for tourism and talent, high-quality education, sustainable development, and affordable public transit.