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
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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’
Flash Mobs
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
Heights Observer on the Street
Perception is reality. Well not really. In theory we understand that what we perceive to be is not always what is so. It’s the reason why job applicants supply work histories and references. It’s why banks look to past credit history and current payment schedules to assess our … [Read more...] about Heights Observer on the Street
