Coronavirus Update: Beachwood Mayor Starts 'Office Hours'

BEACHWOOD, OH — Beachwood Mayor Martin Horwitz will host a twice-weekly conference call with residents to discuss the impact of the new coronavirus locally. The calls will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Horwitz invited all residents to join the calls. Thirty households can be on the call. All spots will be awarded on a first-dial, first-served basis, the city said. The number to join the calls is 216-292-1481.

“I’ve received many calls and emails from people asking how COVID-19 will impact city services and suggesting steps the city can take to keep residents safer during the stay-at-home mandate,” Horwitz said. “I also hear from people who are nervous about information they’re hearing on TV or from their friends. I want to help provide some peace of mind during this period of great uncertainty.”

The calls will take place at least through the month of April. Residents interested in taking part in the call should email their questions or comments to question@beachwoodohio.com. All questions should be submitted prior to the call beginning.

Highlights of each conference call will be posted on the city's website.

All callers will need to mute their phones when not speaking during the office hours, the city said.