Shaker Library Levy May 2018 LWV-Shaker report

The Shaker Library Levy forum is here:

Shaker Heights Library Levy May, 2018
LWV-Shaker Recommendation

The Shaker Chapter of the League of Women Voters has endorsed the Shaker Library levy that will be on the May 8, 2018 primary ballot.

The summary of our endorsement below:
The link to Fact Sheet is here

The full report is below:
The link to Report is here

The Ballot Language

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SHAKER HEIGHTS LIBRARY DISTRICT
Proposed Tax Levy (Additional)
Shaker Heights Public Library
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

An additional tax for the benefit of the Shaker Heights Public Library for the purpose of current expenses at a rate not exceeding 1.9 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 19 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2018, first due in calendar year 2019.

Propuesta para Recaudación de Impuestos (Adicional)
Biblioteca Pública de Shaker Heights

Se requiere un voto afirmativo por mayoría para su aprobación.

Un impuesto adicional que beneficiará a la Biblioteca Pública de Shaker Heights con el fin de cubrir gastos actuales a una tasa que no exceda los 1.9 milésimos por cada dólar de valoración, lo cual representa 19 centavos por cada cien dólares de valoración, por un período continuado de tiempo, comenzando en el 2018, con su primer vencimiento en el año calendario del 2019.

Forty years ago, Cleveland became the first major U.S. city since the Depression to fall into default. Here’s how it happened: Brent Larkin Cleveland.com Dec 13, 2019

Forty years ago, Cleveland became the first major U.S. city since the Depression to fall into default. Here’s how it happened: Brent Larkin
December 13, 2019 Cleveland.com
Here’s the link

The Election for Mayor: A discussion about the future of Cleveland, a forum on August 29, 2017

The Election for Mayor: 
A discussion about the future of Cleveland
a forum moderated by Leila Atassi, The Plain Dealer

Tuesday August 29, 2017  7-8:30p.m.
Cost: Free & Open to the Public
Tinkham Veale University Center, CWRU Campus
11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland OH

RSVP here  Forum flyer is here   Forum recap article
Forum Video

Panelists:
Tom Beres, Reporter, WKYC-TV (retired)

James L. Hardiman, Civil Rights Attorney and First Vice President-NAACP Cleveland Chapter

Chris Quinn, Editor and President, Advance Ohio

Moderator: Leila Atassi, Reporter, The Plain Dealer


Leila Atassi

Co-sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, League of Women Voters-Greater Cleveland, Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer

Corporate sponsor: First Interstate Properties, Ltd. 

For more information, email: teachingcleveland@earthlink.net

“Shaker Square: It’s past, present and future” Moderated by Steven Litt, Plain Dealer July 25, 2017

“Shaker Square: Its past, present and future”

Tuesday July 25, 2017 7:00-8:30p.m.
Moderated by Steven Litt, Plain Dealer
Cost: Free & Open to the Public
Shaker Public Library Main Branch, 16500 Van Aken Blvd 44120

Shaker Library Notice     Event flyer here   Forum Preview Here
Summary of forum from Cleveland Scene
Forum Video is here

Panelists:
Brandon E. Chrostowski, Founder, Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Inst.
Peter Rubin, President, The Coral Company
Edward W. Rybka, Chief of Regional Development, City of Cleveland
Captain John Sotomayor, Cleveland Police Fourth District

Positive excitement is building around the possibilities for Shaker Square. This panel will focus on Shaker Square’s past, present and future; retail, housing and security. Join us for an interesting discussion about this significant neighborhood for both Cleveland and Shaker Heights.

 


Steven Litt (photo by Lizzie Litt)

Sponsored by Shaker Heights Public Library and League of Women Voters-Cleveland and Shaker Chapters
For more information, email: teachingcleveland@earthlink.net

How metro Cleveland and Akron stack up against Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit and Pittsburgh – 9/15/2017 Cleveland.com

How metro Cleveland and Akron stack up against Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit and Pittsburgh
9/15/2017  Cleveland.com
by Rich Exner
The link is here

East Cleveland – City of Cleveland Merger Background Links

East Cleveland – City of Cleveland Merger Background Links

East Cleveland City Council Isn’t Getting Much Done Following Recall Election (Cleveland Scene) 1/11/17

Unhappy Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland residents push to form new village (WKYC) 12/23/16

ODOT Lends East Cleveland Salt Trucks Since City Hasn’t Fixed Theirs Yet (Scene Magazine) 12/15/2016

No working snow plows in East Cleveland (WKYC) 12/14/2016

East Cleveland mayor, City Council president recalled in special election (Call & Post) 12/7/2016

East Cleveland Mayor Recall Could Influence Merger Talks With Cleveland (WKSU) 12/7/2016

East Cleveland Votes to Recall Mayor, Council President (Ideastream) 12/6/2016

Oakwood Village Donates Ambulance to East Cleveland After Others Break Down (Ideastream) 10/3/2016

Cleveland Council President: City will explore East Cleveland merger, but will not commit (Cleveland.com) 9/19/2016

Will Cleveland Merge With the City Next Door? (Next City) 9/12/2016

East Cleveland backtracks on Cleveland merger requests (WEWS) 8/29/2016

Cleveland Council president rejects East Cleveland merger proposal, says demands are ‘non-starter’ (Cleveland.com)  8/25/2016

East Cleveland should demand one more thing from Cleveland – forgiveness: Mark Naymik (Cleveland.com) 8/25/2016

What’s next for East Cleveland-Cleveland merger? Cleveland.com 7/26/2016

East Cleveland’s Mayor Wants Cleveland to Annex His City. His Plan Isn’t Going Well (Scene Magazine) 4/13/2016

State Could Pony Up $10 Million for Cleveland-East Cleveland Merger (Scene Magazine) 3/31/2016

East Cleveland Councilman Nathaniel Martin on his City’s Uncertain Future (Scene Magazine) 4/1/2015

The Battle for East Cleveland (Scene Magazine) 3/26/2014

Who Wants to Be Mayor of East Cleveland? (Cleveland Magazine) November 2009

Welcome to East Cleveland (Scene Magazine) 2/8/2001

East Cleveland – Wikipedia

 

 

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