Gloria Ferris

The state’s eminent domain task force has filed its preliminary report on the rules and regulations for eminent domain in Ohio.  For some reason, the task force could not come to an agreement on what constitutes “blight”.  Strangely enough, this definition is necessary when deciding if a public entity ( a city) can take control of property and hand it over for private development.

The first of three  PUBLIC hearings will be held today in Lakewood where the recent West End Development project was narrowly defeated by the voters in that community.

WHERE:  Women’s Pavilion at Lakewood Park

               14532 Lake Avenue

WHEN:     3:00 p.m.

               Monday, April Tenth      

WHAT:    Public Hearing

              Topic of Discussion:  Eminent Domain

WANTED:  Anyone who can attend should attend and be heard on this very sensitive subject that will have lasting impact not only on us but also on future generations.

Protest on the steps of CityHall!!

Monday April 10, 2006

6:00 p.m.

601 Lakeside

Tell Mayor Jackson and City Council to keep Hook and Ladder #42

Gathering on the steps of City Hall will begin at 6:00 p.m. prior to the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Petitions to save Hook and Ladder #42 will be presented

to Mayor Jackson and City Council

Transportation is available:

Buses will leave at 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

from the parking lot at

William Cullen Bryant Elementary, 3121 Oak Park

and

Dension Elementary, 3799 West 33rd Street

Call the Ward 15 office at 459-8400, and leave a message to reserve your seat

(Buses will return at 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.)

YOU MUST HAVE A PHOTO ID TO ENTER CITY HALL