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Steps needed to protect current residents as investmens target Clark Fulton neighborhood
by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, October 2019) The Clark Fulton neighborhood will be the target area for a number of initiatives that could flood the neighborhood with investment dollars aimed at a variety of projects. The initiatives hold the promise of investments that include new hospital buildings, new parks, new housing, new businesses and a…
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Metro West and partners invite media to a conversation regarding comprehensive planning for Clark Fulton area
by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, October 2019) Ward 14 Councilwoman Jasmin Santana assured reporters at a September 17th meeting held at the South Branch of the Cleveland Public Library that she was very excited about the MetroHealth project and its positive impact on Ward 14. The meeting was organized on behalf of Metro West Community…
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UPDATE Lincoln Heights Land Use Planning discussion continues
by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, October 2019) In the basement of St. Augustine’s Walsh Hall on September 9th, under a flickering fluorescent light and hum of air conditioning, there was talk about tearing out the old rug and refinishing the wood floors. The Lincoln Heights Block Club was about to get under way with their…
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Residents and stakeholders weigh in on Lincoln Heights Land Use Study
by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, October 2019) Residents and stakeholders of the Lincoln Heights Block Club (LHBC) met with staff members of both the City Planning Commission and Tremont West Development Corporation (TWDC), as well as members of the Seventh Hill design team to discuss a planned land use study for their neighborhood. The August…
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Residents with stories about Cleveland Public Power shutoffs or bills urged to attend public meeting on October 10th
by Jacie Jones (Plain Press, October 2019) Have you experienced electricity shutoffs or had trouble paying your bills with Cleveland Public Power (CPP)? Many Clevelanders are reporting electric shutoffs without receiving adequate notice, without being offered a reasonable payment plan, or have had their electric shut off despite a medical necessity. End Poverty NOW Cleveland,…
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Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing supports new ‘Lead Safe” law passed by Cleveland City Council
Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing supports new ‘Lead Safe” law passed by Cleveland City Council (Plain Press, August 2019)Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH) announced its support for a new mandatory “Lead Safe” law passed by Cleveland City Council on July 24th. CLASH has been working with local citizens to get city leaders…
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CLASH referendum “fighting for all Cleveland’s neighborhoods – to ‘get the lead out’” — it is not a distraction Open letter to the Cleveland Plain Dealer:
CLASH referendum “fighting for all Cleveland’s neighborhoods – to ‘get the lead out’” — it is not a distraction Open letter to the Cleveland Plain Dealer: (Plain Press, July 2019) This letter is in response to the June 12 Editorial by the Editorial Board of the Plain Dealer and published by cleveland.com and the Plain…
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Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH) encouraged but concerned by new “Lead Safe” legislation introduced by Cleveland City Council
Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH) encouraged but concerned by new “Lead Safe” legislation introduced by Cleveland City Council (Plain Press, July 2019) After review of the Cleveland City Council’s lead safe legislative proposal, Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH) is encouraged by the progress but remains concerned about key missing provisions. CLASH…
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Local residents honored at City of Cleveland’s Senior Day
Local residents honored at City of Cleveland’s Senior Day (Plain Press, June 2019) The City of Cleveland celebrated Senior Day on May 21stand senior citizens from throughout the City of Cleveland came to Public Hall to celebrate. They were greeted as they entered the hall with a program with glossy pictures and biographies of seventeen seniors…
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Green Party of Northeastern Ohio hosts community meeting in Ohio City
Green Party of Northeastern Ohio hosts community meeting in Ohio City by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, June 2019) Despite living below the poverty level twice in the past decade, David Ellison believes the Green Party provides an opportunity to represent the best hope for America’s future. “As you may not know, the Green Party is a value-based political party.…
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