I am a candidate for Cleveland Heights City Council. I write this on Labor Day morning to propose a way to pay tribute to working men and women that may not have occurred to you: sign the petition to put voter suppression bill HB 194 on the ballot for a public referendum in … [Read more...] about Honor Workers By Signing The HB 194 Petition
Government
Absentee Ballots
Due to recent changes in Ohio voting laws, it is now more difficult for many citizens to cast their votes. Among the many changes that affect us, Secretary of State Jon Husted has issued a directive prohibiting the mass mailing of absentee voter applications by election boards. … [Read more...] about Absentee Ballots
How Cleveland Heights is – and isn’t – dealing with juvenile crime
I met Cleveland Heights Police Chief Jeffrey Roberston for the first time last week, and he changed my mind. And then didn't. We were in a community meeting, organized by City Council Member Bonita Caplan and attended by a small group of concerned citizens – mostly from the … [Read more...] about How Cleveland Heights is – and isn’t – dealing with juvenile crime
Thoughts on Mark Tumeo’s endorsement
I am honored that former Council Member Mark Tumeo has endorsed me for City Council. I've gotten to know Mark over the past few years, and strongly supported his re-election in 2009. He was an effective, forward thinking Council Member for whom I have great respect and … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Mark Tumeo’s endorsement
Before the city council elections, let’s define ‘excellent’
If you want to get a rise out of a Cleveland Heights City Council member, float the suggestion that our city government is just OK. For example, several weeks ago – in the aftermath of the Coventry flash mob and an unrelated violent assault near Lee Road – I sent a note to … [Read more...] about Before the city council elections, let’s define ‘excellent’
