Why Is It Important to Elect Women to City Council?
In 2019, women made up 54.2% of the residents in Cleveland Heights. This coming year, the women on our city council will be Melody Joy Hart and (knock on wood
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What Our Municipal Income Taxes Can Tell Us About Smart Economic Development
Throughout this electoral season, municipal candidates are asked many questions about how we will revitalize our business districts and develop our local economy. Meanwhile, in recent years, our city’s Economic
Environmental Sustainability and Local Climate Action
The climate crisis poses an existential threat to life on earth. We cannot keep treating it like it’s a fringe issue. While people in power give lip service to sustainability,
Slow the Cars. Protect the People.
I’ve spoken to many people in Cleveland Heights who tell me how frustrated they are because of cars speeding through their residential streets. Multiple times I’ve watched residents shout, “SLOW
Addressing Poverty Through Regionalism
Maria participated in the Ohio Works First program to receive unemployment benefits. She had regular work assignments that were part of her compliance with her Self-Sufficiency Contract. However, on one
Should We Spend $28MM of our $38MM Windfall on Sewers?
Everyone is asking: What should we do with the $38+ million that we are receiving from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan? This is usually followed by: Should
Property Taxes: A Primer
Many residents feel the weight of our property taxes. I get it—our family would love to pay less too. But what can elected officials for the CITY do about it?
Protecting Our Housing Stock, Serving Our People
In Cleveland Heights, we love our beautiful houses, which many people see as our city’s most valuable asset. And while I agree that our houses are one of our city’s
Gunshots, Police, and Community: Safety and Trust in Cleveland Heights
This past Sunday night residents in a couple of areas of Cleveland Heights heard loud bangs. Immediately NextDoor lit up, as people described what they heard and where they heard
My Pledge to You
As I kick off my campaign for City Council, I want to make you a promise: I will not go negative on other candidates. Instead, I will stay focused on