Teenage crime, unruly behavior and so called “flash mobs” in Cleveland Heights and surrounding cities have been a real challenge to the spirit of our community this summer. Since the emergency curfew was enacted in an attempt to restore public safety in the Coventry and Cedar Lee … [Read more...] about Flash Mobs
Government
Rioting teens are “terrorists”?
Did last week's Sun Press editorial on July 7th upset anyone but me? In case you missed it, the Sun Press wrote an editorial supporting Cleveland Heights and our response to flash mobs, rioting, unruly teens, and the crimes they have committed. In the editorial, they labeled … [Read more...] about Rioting teens are “terrorists”?
Fighting fire with fire: Why a curfew isn’t the solution
On June 26, a “flash crowd” of teens that allegedly gathered through the use of social media, ruined the end of an otherwise idyllic Coventry street fair. Three days later, Cleveland Heights City Council held an emergency meeting and passed a new curfew that bans unaccompanied … [Read more...] about Fighting fire with fire: Why a curfew isn’t the solution
Oakwood: First Interstate’s Tax Abatement
We asked Shakespeare if he thought First Interstate donating their 7 acre stormwater management system was a tax abatement. He said “Yes!” and went on to explain why: What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet. (Updated version: … [Read more...] about Oakwood: First Interstate’s Tax Abatement
Transcript and summary of Oakwood Public Hearing May 25, 2011
Citizens for Oakwood provided this summary and transcript. Summary of South Euclid Public Hearing (May 25, 2011) on Rezoning of Oakwood land The Citizens for Oakwood organization commissioned a court reporter to make a transcript of the public hearing which took place … [Read more...] about Transcript and summary of Oakwood Public Hearing May 25, 2011
