Author: West Park Times

Posted on

How election affects West Park

Cleveland, OH, West Park Voting News 2018 November
BY JERRY MASEK
Most attention in the November 6 election focused on national and statewide races, but local races also impacted West Park. This area is generally considered Cleveland Wards 16 and 17, and zip codes 44111 and 44135.
Cuyahoga County Council: No change. Most of West Park is represented by District 2 Councilman Dale Miller, whose seat was not on the ballot. A small area in Ward 16 continues to be represented by District 3 Councilman Dan Brady, who is Council President.
Ohio Senate, District 23: Nickie J. Antonio of Lakewood was elected to serve West Park and nearby areas. Because of term limits, she can serve a maximum of two four-year terms. She takes office on Jan. 1.
Ohio House, District 14: Bride Rose Sweeney, 26, was elected to replace her father, long-time politician Martin Sweeney. She is a native of West Park.  Because of term limits, she can serve a maximum of four four-year consecutive terms. She takes office on Jan. 1. District 14 includes Cleveland Ward 17, and most of Cleveland Ward 16, and nearby suburbs.
Posted on

Ceremony and Parade Planned to Honor Veterans Nov. 9

City Hall lights up in green to show support for Veterans

 

PRESS RELEASE SUBMITTED

Mayor Frank G. Jackson and other city officials will participate in the 2018 Veterans Day ceremony and parade on Nov. 9 to honor those who bravely served in the armed forces. Cleveland City Hall will also shine in green to show recognition and support for Cleveland-area veterans.

Greenlight A Vet

City Hall will shine in green as part of the Greenlight A Vet initiative. The Greenlight A Vet initiative is a national campaign to establish visible, national support for veterans by changing building lights to the color green. For more information on Greenlight A Vet, visit http://www.greenlightavet.com/.

Veterans Day Ceremony

The 2018 Veterans Day theme is “100th Anniversary of the World War I Armistice.” On Friday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m., a special Veterans Day recognition ceremony will be held inside Cleveland City Hall rotunda. Speakers at the ceremony are Mayor Frank G. Jackson; President, Joint Veterans Council of Cuyahoga County Tom Jenks,; Chaplain, U.S. Army (Ret.) Father Joe Piskura,; Mistress of Ceremonies Monica Robins; and Guest Speaker Judge David Matia.

Veteran Awardees

During the ceremony, three individuals will be recognized for their service to the nation: Allen Bray, “Outstanding Student Veteran of the Year”; Taras Terry Zacharyj, “Veteran of the Year”; and Judge Charles Patton, Cleveland Municipal Court, Veterans Treatment Court, “Civilian of the Year.”

Parade

This year marks the fifth annual Cleveland Veterans Day Parade. The parade immediately follows the ceremony and will step-off in front of City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave., at 12:30 p.m. The parade route will proceed east on Lakeside Avenue to East 9th Street, south towards Superior Avenue, west towards Roadway Drive, north toward Rockwell Avenue, west to Ontario Street, north to Lakeside Avenue traveling east and ending at City Hall. Find a copy of the route map here.

The Co-Grand Marshals for this year’s parade are: Allen Bray, “Outstanding Veteran Student of the Year”; Taras Terry Zacharyj, “Veteran of the Year”; and Judge Charles Patton, Cleveland Municipal Court, Veterans Treatment Court, “Civilian of the Year.”

Reminder: To enter City Hall, visitors must bring a valid photo ID.

About the City of Cleveland

The City of Cleveland is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents by strengthening neighborhoods, delivering superior services, embracing diversity and making Cleveland a desirable, safe city in which to live, work, play and do business. For more information on the City of Cleveland, visit online at www.city.cleveland.oh.us, Twitter at @cityofcleveland or Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofcleveland.

Posted on

Bellaire-Puritas hosts annual Neighborhood Summit Oct. 18

By Jerry Masek

The Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp. (BPDC) will host the annual Neighborhood Summit from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Robinson G. Jones Elementary School, 4550 W. 150th St. Admission is free and a light meal will be provided.

“Our community is stronger when people participate,” says Ian Heisey, Community Engagement Director at BPDC. “The strongest assets in our community are the people who live and work here. At the summit, people can meet other neighbors who care, connect to resources that are available, learn ways to get involved and stay informed about the strategic plan that BPDC is implementing.”

Residents will hear about the impact of the successful Wraparound Strategy at the R.G. Jones School, and the power of community-school partnerships.

Ward 16 City Councilman Brian Kazy will speak briefly, and community awards will be announced.

For more information, call 216-671-2710 ext. 219, or send e-mail to i.heisey@bpdc.org.
Posted on

You must register to vote by Oct. 9

By Jerry Masek

If you plan on voting in the Nov. 6 general election, you must be registered to vote by Oct. 9.
You can register at all area libraries, and at the main offices of St. John’s Academy and John Marshall High School.
Questions? Call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at 216-443-VOTE (8663), or visit boe.cuyahogacounty.us.
The Nov. 6 ballot includes races for Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, Secretary of State, Congress, the US Senate, Ohio General Assembly, Cuyahoga County Council, judicial seats and local issues.