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Lakewood Signs Cuyahoga County Agreement
Economic Development Compact May Discourage Raiding
Lakewood Ohio Mayor Michael P. Summers has signed an “anti-poaching” economic development agreement with Cuyahoga County government. At its November 7, 2011 meeting, Lakewood City Council passed a resolution authorizing him to enter into an anti-poaching agreement with Cuyahoga County Executive (and former Lakewood Mayor) Edward FitzGerald, who has asked all communities in the county to sign.
According to a press release issued by the mayor’s office today, the agreement “is to encourage responsible, forward thinking economic development activities by communities within Cuyahoga County at no great peril to the livelihood of neighboring communities. The agreement identifies more specific purposes, including:
- Facilitating interactions between the county and communities to promote economic development;
- Establishing a county-based “one-stop shop” for businesses considering location or expansion in Cuyahoga County;
- Expressing the commitment of the participating communities that they will not actively pursue the relocation of a business that has not indicated that it is considering a move from its current location in another participating community;
- And in instances where a business is exploring a possible move, establishing procedures to balance the interest of the business’ home community and other participating communities.”
Stated Summers, “The elements for this agreement lay the foundation for better regional cooperation and advancement in a more equitable manner. I have grown to understand and appreciate that Lakewood, and all Cuyahoga communities, need to transcend from viewing ourselves as being a community in Cuyahoga County towards a community that is part of Cuyahoga County.”
Lakewood Residents Plan to Protest McDonald’s
Area Residents, School Students, Church Will Picket Proposed Drive-Thru
Lakewood, Ohio residents living on Woodward Avenue and several other streets are planning two public protests this week. The first will be a demonstration at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 2nd, to protest the building of a McDonald’s restaurant. They will protest at the planned restaurant site, the shuttered Detroit Theatre on the corner of Detroit and Woodward Aves. Group members say they’re concerned about “increased traffic and safety issues that will result from the construction of a double drive-thru, fast-food eatery with two entrances and two exits on Woodward Avenue, a residential street of over 100 households.”
The citizens’ group is planning a second protest prior to the 7:00 p.m. Lakewood Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, November 3rd, outside of Lakewood City Hall at 12650 Detroit Ave. Group members have attended and participated in City of Lakewood hearings and reviews for the McDonald’s restaurant. A spokeswoman for the group added,
“It’s not just Woodward Avenue residents. Neighbors from Hall, Northland and Wagar Avenues may be participating. These streets are also impacted by the McDonald’s construction, as well as Trinity Lutheran Church (at Detroit and Hall), students from Harding Middle School (at Madison and Woodward), and local businesses.”
The planned McDonald’s has been a subject of debate for several weeks in the “Community Forum” on Lakewood Buzz.
Built in 1923, the Detroit Theatre closed its doors in January; it was the last movie house in Lakewood. The building’s owner is asking $695,000 for the theatre and property at 16407 Detroit, according to the grassroots group of residents.
City of Lakewood Ohio Seeking Volunteers
Lakewood City Council announced yesterday it is seeking volunteers to serve on various advisory boards and commissions:
“Applicants must be residents of Lakewood, have a desire to serve their community in a volunteer capacity, and be willing to contribute the number of hours necessary for the particular group to which they are appointed. City Council appointments are made at the end of board/commission terms and as openings occur throughout the year.” Read more…
New Lakewood Ohio Mayor, Councilmen to be Sworn In Sunday
With the departure of Lakewood Mayor Edward FitzGerald to the position of Cuyahoga County Executive, Ward 3 Councilman Michael Summers will be sworn in as Lakewood’s next mayor this weekend. In addition, two new appointed members of Council – Shawn Juris and Ryan Nowlin – will be sworn into office.
City Council President Kevin Butler, in accordance with Article III, Section 4 of the Second Amended Charter of the City of Lakewood, announced yesterday that he has called for a Special Meeting of Council for Sunday, January 2, 2011. The meeting is scheduled to begin at noon, in the Lakewood City Hall Auditorium, second floor. The following agenda items for the meeting were provided by the City Council office:
1. Communication from Council President Butler and Law Director Nora Hurley regarding the resignation of Mayor Ed FitzGerald; declination of those in Charter line of succession to serve as acting mayor; and the prior resolution of Council naming Michael P. Summers as Council’s prospective appointee (to be provided)
2. Proposed Resolution 8475-11, a resolution appointing Michael P. Summers to the vacant office of Mayor of the City of Lakewood for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2011, pursuant to Article II, Section 8 of the Second Amended Charter (Pg. 1)
3. Communication from Council President Butler and Law Director Hurley regarding the resignations of Councilmembers Nickie J. Antonio, At-Large; and Michael P. Summers, Ward 3; and the prior resolutions of Council.
4. Proposed Resolution 8476-11, a resolution appointing Ryan P. Nowlin to the vacant office of At-Large Councilmember for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2013, pursuant to Article III, Section 2 of the Second Amended Charter.
5. Proposed Resolution 8477-11, a resolution appointing Shawn P. Juris to the vacant office of Ward 3 Councilmember for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2011, pursuant to Article III, Section 2 of the Second Amended Charter.
The swearing-in of Lakewood, Ohio’s three appointed government officials will follow. This Special Meeting is a public meeting and anyone may attend. Lakewood City Hall is located at 12650 Detroit Avenue.
This event is being discussed in the “Community Forum” on Lakewood Buzz. To read or share your observations, click here.
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