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Please join us! Ward 3 Club Meeting The meeting is held at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month at St. Clair Place Apartments, 1380 E. 13th Street.

Councilman Joe Cimperman, Ward 3

Cleveland City Hall601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 220 announcement arketplace Phone 216-664-2691 Fax: 216-664-3837 Email [email protected]

facebook.com/Ward3Cleveland @CleCityCouncil Remember to Vote! General Election The Monroe Street Cemetery and Gatehouse Restoration Project Street Cemetery Monroe Restoration The and Gatehouse The City of Cleveland and Councilman Joe Cimperman are committed to making restorations to the Monroe the Monroe to restorations making to Joe Cimperman committed and Councilman are CityThe of Cleveland of replication of stonewalls, will include replacement 2013. Improvements August began the gatehouse to Renovations fixtures such as windows and doors, and the restoration of the bell tower. of the bell restoration and the and doors, fixtures such as windows Tuesday, November 5, 2013 will provide Marketplace Insurance in the online Health Enrollment hospitals. and globally ranked our nationally for a City known are “We Repairs to the cemetery will include replacement of deteriorating fencing, removal of removal fencing, of deteriorating the cemetery Repairs to Street will include replacement Cemetery and Gatehouse. map of each erection of a permanent cans and section of trash installation markers, of new trees, planting dead/dying trees, of structures. as restoration as well cemetery near the main entrance, Health Insurance M Insurance Health PHOTO CREDIT: City of Cleveland Photographic Bureau Photographic City of Cleveland CREDIT: PHOTO Councilman Joe Cimperman joined Mayor Frank G. Jackson, Health and Human Services Region V Director, Kathleen Falk Falk Kathleen V Director, and Human Services G. Jackson, Health Frank Region Mayor joined Joe Cimperman On September 23 Councilman in the new online enrollment regarding session and presentation Butler an information for Karen Health, of Public Director and the City’s Act. Care which began October 1 as part Marketplace of the Affordable Insurance Health of the full implementation a “It will have Cimperman. Councilman said backyard,” own in their healthcare utilize unable to who were thousands in Cleveland to access for adults coverage and affordable seniors to discounts drug prescription providing impact Clevelanders, positive on the quality many for of life lives.” and save It will improve with pre-existingand children health conditions. If you have questions about your ward and precinct please contact the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at 216-443-VOTE

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A message from Councilman Cimperman

Dear friends & neighbors:

The days may be getting shorter, but work in and around Ward 3 is not slowing down. Growth, improvement and expansion are Love Letter abounding in all areas of our community from downtown, to Cleveland to Tremont, to Ohio City and the Flats. Foot, bike and car traffic have certainly picked up in the Ward and I thank you for your patience and understanding Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman welcomed as we work through our growing pains. the latest public art creation to Ohio City, “Our Love Letter to Our community has become the “place Cleveland” by artists Gary and Laura Dumm. to be” and we can all benefit from new “We call this “Our Love Letter to Cleveland” and hope it will spark conversations and bring joy and pride to the people PHOTO CREDIT: City of Cleveland Photographic Bureau Our community viewing it,” said Gary Dumm. “The blue ribbon running has become through the mural represents the Cuyahoga River, and has Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) in October “the place to be”.... within it, in no particular order, the names of all the people, 2012 and funding from this award allowed the Dumms to places and things pictured that make our city so great.” complete this project, which they began in January 2012. schools, new dining and entertainment The Dumm’s three murals are placed on the back of Market Garden Brewery will added to the excitement of establishments, and new businesses calling Orange Blossom Press. Gary Dumm was awarded a Creative Ohio City’s latest public art project by offering a beer named our Ward home. These will bring stability Workforce Fellowship by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture (CAC) and “Love Letter Lager” after the mural unveiling. and improve quality of life. I will continue to leverage this development and energy to support all areas of our Ward. Many of us who have lived or worked in this community for years Clinton Avenue groundbreaking have known all along what people are saying today – Cleveland is a great city. But we all know it’s the residents – our neighbors – who make this city shine. I look forward to working with all of you as we move Ward 3 forward and reshape our city for a bright and prosperous future. And as always my office is here to help. You can reach the Ward 3 off by calling 216-664-2691 or emailing us at [email protected]. We look forward to working with you as we move Cleveland forward.

Sincerely,

Mayor Frank Jackson and Councilman Joe Cimperman participated in a groundbreaking ceremony held September 6 on Clinton Avenue. Located in the Ohio City neighborhood, the property on Clinton Avenue will meet both the historic architectural feel of the neighborhood as well as Cleveland’s Green Building standards. Don’t let the Flu tackle you... Alliance Serves as Get your Flu shot! Cleveland’s Ambassador to Success

Downtown Cleveland’s been safer,” said Councilman Special Improvement District Cimperman. “A strong down- has succeeded in making town is essential to the contin- downtown a cleaner, safer ued growth and prosperity of place to live and visit. In 2010, Cleveland, and I applaud the based on the District’s accom- “Thanks to the SID strides we have made together.” plishments, the constituent and the efforts of DCA, One of the District’s primary property owners reauthorized vehicles is DCA’s Downtown the continuance of its work for Downtown Cleveland has Ambassadors program. In 2012 another five years. alone, the Ambassadors were In 1994, the State of Ohio become an increasingly responsible for cleaning nearly enabled Special Improvement vibrant part of the city 650,000 pounds of garbage Districts (SIDs), a mechanism from downtown’s streets, spent CDPH HEALTH CENTER: designed to supplement exist- and downtown has over 900 hours clearing snow, McCafferty Health Center ing city services in an area by never been safer...” and reported nearly 8,000 4242 Lorain Avenue raising funds for that district’s instances of graffiti removal. In Every Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am development through an – Councilman Joe Cimperman an effort to help make down- Call 216-651-5005 for details or assessment paid by the area’s town safer, the Ambassadors visit www.clevelandhealth.org. property owners. Downtown Cleveland’s SID also offer a free safety escort service. People can Flu Vaccine provided by the Cleveland spans the area from the railroad tracks north of call Ambassador dispatch at 216-621-6000 to have Lakeside Avenue (North), East 18th (East), the In- someone meet them and walk them wherever Department of Public Health (CDPH) nerbelt (South), and Cuyahoga River and West 10th they want to go. In 2012, the Ambassadors pro- Most people should get their yearly flu (West) and is managed by the Downtown Cleve- vided over 4,200 safety escorts. vaccine, but these groups are at a higher land Alliance (DCA). DCA plans to continue enhancing downtown’s risk for complications from the flu: Mark Lammon, DCA’s Director of Operations streetscapes. “Now that the streetscape is clean, • Pregnant women and Advocacy, noted that the SID’s focus has been the next steps will be to further enhance the light- to make downtown a cleaner and safer space ing, make it greener, and redo some of the public • Children ages 6 months to 5 years in order to attract new investment to the area. spaces,” stated Mr. Lammon. “We are also a large • People 50 years and older “We always get comments about how clean our advocate of adding more street side recycling and downtown is,” said Mr. Lammon. “If you look at the • People who have a long-term illness trying to add recycling in residential buildings, in construction going on around us, it speaks for itself addition to the green initiatives we already under- (High Blood Pressure, Liver, Heart or Lung that it worked exactly the way we wanted it to and take, which include using reclaimed storm water Disease, Diabetes, Asthma, Cancer or a continues to work that way.” for watering plants and composting plant mate- Weakened Immune System) City Councilman Joe Cimperman also recog- rial.” The Ambassadors also help by riding bikes or • People who live with or take care nized the improvements fueled by the District. walking while they patrol downtown. of someone who is: 0-5 years old, “Thanks to the SID and the efforts of DCA, Down- Clevelanders have taken notice of the Down- or a person at a higher risk for health town Cleveland has become an increasingly town Cleveland SID’s success, and now more than complications due to the flu vibrant part of the city and downtown has never 12,000 of them call downtown home.

Ward 3 Community Profile: Commander Keith Sulzer Second District, Cleveland Police Department

Q. How long have you been Commander of the Second District? A. Since July of 2007.

Q. During your time as Commander, what efforts have you made to make the Second District safer? A. My biggest asset has been working with the community and involving them in a lot of initiatives to support the police and to get their trust so they report crimes and give additional information to help us solve crimes.

Q. Do you have any advice for ways in which residents of the Second District can most effectively work with your officers? A. Keep your eyes open and don’t be afraid to report crimes. I’ve implemented a Facebook page (search for “Second District Community Relations Committee”). We have crime tips on there and it also shows people some of the community work we do. As far as crimes, since I’ve been here, we’ve initiated weekly quality of life initiatives. Every week we look at the stats and the neighborhoods that are in need of increased Commander Keith Sulzer with Ward 3 Service Coordinator enforcement and we send up to 20 officers to that area and we do quality of life things, Linda Litto. Recently Commander Sulzer was recognized by including looking at housing for violations and other basic quality of life issues like Lutheran Hospital for his outstanding achievement in the loud music, speeding, stop sign violations, and the like, and give attention to problem community. New, improved parks Professor Avenue provide numerous improvements benefits to residents Although summer may be over, residents of Ward 3 can still enjoy the numerous parks in the ward that have been built or improved. Such parks include the recently renovated Market Square Park in Ohio City, Perk Plaza at Chester Commons PHOTO CREDIT: Lisa DeJong in Downtown Cleveland, Fairview Park near economic value for the neighboring communities by raising Cleveland Tremont residents can enjoy the new curb Franklin and W 38th, and Clark Field in Tremont, home property values, increasing tourism, creating more cohesive appeal as Cleveland continues to make improvements to a dog park boasting water fountains for both people and communities, and improving air and water quality. In fact, a to transform neighborhoods into vibrant, attractive and pooches, benches in shaded areas, and waste stations to help study by Professor John L. Crompton of A&M University sustainable communities. keep the park clean. concluded that parks increased the property value in adjacent Mayor Frank G. Jackson joined Councilman Joe Cimperman These new and improved parks help increase residents’ properties by up to 20%. and community partners presented improvements made proximity to parks, which in turn helps to maintain healthier Moreover, a 2006 study undertaken by The Trust for Public to Professor Avenue in Cleveland’s Tremont Neighborhood. populations. A 2003 study conducted by the American Land found that access to public parks has been linked to This “Complete and Green Streets” project at the Planning Association found that parks help to provide people general crime reduction and, more particularly, to reduced intersections of Professor and Jefferson Avenue, with contact with nature, which offers a range of medical juvenile delinquency. The study pointed to the role parks play College Avenue, Literary Avenue and Fairfield benefits including lower blood pressure and cholesterol, more in providing alternative activities and increased neighborhood rapid recovery from surgery, and lowered stress levels. The cohesion as elements of the reduction in criminal activity. Avenue, incorporates curb extensions, bioswales, tree study also found that the opportunities for physical activities While we all appreciate the ability to spend a little time plantings, and decorative crosswalks. A public art piece is helped increase fitness and reduce obesity. in green space, whether it be taking our dogs to Clark Field or to be installed in October 2013. In addition to the health benefits provided by parks, such watching our children play in the water playground at Fairview urban spaces also provide numerous additional perks to the Park during the summer, the addition of parks to Ward 3 goes surrounding neighborhoods and their residents. A 2009 report well beyond this, improving our community’s property values, published by The Trust for Public Land found that parks create safety, and well-being.

A great time was had by all at the Riverview Towers 6th Annual Picnic. Sponsored by Councilman Cimperman, this annual event aims to bring residents together for a day of food, fun and entertainment.

PHOTO CREDIT: City of Cleveland Photographic Bureau

areas. We do this on a weekly basis and change according to Q. Reviewing the crime statistics released by the Second crime trends. District for the week ending August 31, 2013, incidents of homicide, rape, robbery, burglary, and theft in 2013 to date are Q. Is the thought that by addressing quality of life type issues all below same stats for 2012 to date. What factors have led to you keep things from escalating and becoming bigger issues? this drop? A. Yes, correct, it is preventive maintenance and to show the public A. I think people are becoming more aware and are better securing that we listen to the complaints. If they make complaints, we will their homes. I’m hoping that that’s based on our Facebook page address the issues they raise. We had received constant complaints and pushing these types of things out to social media and to block about things that a one-time, one-person response wasn’t enough, clubs. If people pay better attention, they can become less of a so we threw a whole unit at it to deepen our response. victim.

Q. How can the relationship between Second District officers Q. What major challenges do you foresee for the rest of 2013 and residents be further strengthened? and into 2014? A. Through increased activism and more involvement. We have a A. The foreclosure crisis is a big factor and vacant homes are still an community relations committee and block clubs. Involvement in issue in every neighborhood. If people can keep an eye on things those organizations allows residents to meet more policemen, and like that and report them sooner so problems don’t fester, that’s our the more each gets to know each other, the more responsible each main challenge. is towards the other. Prescription drug addiction is also a problem. I think we need to As far as preventive maintenance, we also offer safety audits put more emphasis on rehab and preventing these addictions to to any resident or business. If they have any concerns about the help address this. security of their residence or business, they can contact my office at 623-5205 and I’ll send a couple officers out to go through their Q. Do you have any closing remarks or want to address exterior and interior and give safety tips regarding how to better anything that I didn’t touch on? secure their home so they don’t become a victim. A. I love my work with the community and helping people is something that’s addictive.