Jeff Johnson, Councilman 11 00 www.clevelandcitycouncil.org | Winter 2015-2016 St. Clair Avenue Corridor Study underway The City of Cleveland City Planning Commission hosted three public meetings regarding the St. Clair Avenue Corridor Study. The meetings were held in the St. Clair-Superior, Collinwood-Nottingham, and Glenville neighborhoods on August 25, 26 and September 3, 2015. The goal of the study is to make planning and streetscape recommendations for the length of the study area – which runs from East 55th Street to Nottingham Road and East 185th Street in Cleveland. The St. Clair Avenue Corridor Study will focus on seven plan elements:
1. Walkability (benches, sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, safe walking routes)
2. Bike Facilities (bike lanes, bike racks, signage, safety, trails, connectivety) 7. Technology (fiber optic technology) 3. The Built Environment (rehab of existing structures, land use, demolition, Follow up meetings are being scheduled “Felicia and I would like to preservation, new construction) and will be announced soon. Councilman thank the citizens of Ward 10 Johnson strongly encourages Ward 10 for their many expressions of 4. Parks/Open Space (Placemaking, Green residents, especially those who live and best wishes for our wedding Infrastructure) work along the St. Clair Avenue corridor, to on December 19th. be invovled and attend future community 5. Public Transportation (BRT (Bus Rapid meetings. We both wish you and your Transit), bus shelters, service, signage, Details about the St. Clair Avenue Corridor families a very Happy New Year! connections) study can be found online at planning. city.cleveland.oh.us/stclair or contact Be Blessed in 2016!” 6. Right-of-Way (R-O-W) Improvement Sharonda Whatley, City Planning Commision – Councilman Jeff Johnson (parking, lane widths, street and road Neighborhood Planner & Project Manager, at repair) 216-664-2210.
A message from Ward 10 Councilman Jeff Johnson Fighting Violence Requires There is no other option More From City Hall but to be better and In 2015, we have had to confront in the Ward 10 neighborhoods, and in the larger do more. northeast area of Cleveland, significant challenges. We have had to fight against law enforcement issue. It is also significantly an increase of homicides in too many a health care issue, an economic issue and neighborhoods, but I believe it can be an education issue. reduced with more commitment and At City Hall, and in the corporate planning from City Hall. We need more boardrooms of the city too many people police on our streets and more detectives don’t understand crime, and why it occurs. solving crimes. The city budget alone Many remain insensitive to its deadly and Engage with Councilman cannot provide the resources needed to harmful impact on citizens and institutions Jeff Johnson: remove the criminals and reduce crime. in our community. It is also a fact that PHONE 216-664-4743 To fight crime we need to understand why serious violent crimes are occurring much Email [email protected] it occurs and how social factors cause it. web www.clevelandcitycouncil.org/ward-10 There is a need to see crime as more than a Continued on page 3 Community Highlight from 2015 Dog & Cat Wellness Day | September 13
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Senior Food Program In Association with EBC Fery Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Senior Transportation Connection Message Continued The Senior Transportation more in eastside Cleveland neighborhoods. In response to the death of our citizens, Connection (STC) is funded by including their young children, a message Councilman Jeff Johnson from City Hall has been heard and it says the • For Ward 10 residents 60 years of age or solution to our violent crime problem is for older who have limited transportation city residents to tell the police what they see options or know about specific crimes. We have to do more than put the heavy burden of ending • STC provides (2) two, one-way trips per violence on citizens while other people and week to eligible riders. institutions in Cleveland are not challenged also to do more. We are at 118 homicides as • Fare is $1 per one-way trip. of the second week in December, which is the highest in years. There are also more violent • Service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. assaults along with the higher homicide crimes. • First time riders: call the Department The answer is to admit this increase in of Aging at 664-2833 to sign up and for violent crime is a problem that has reached details. To schedule a trip please call 1-800- a crisis level and demands of city leaders a 983-4782. higher and more focused level of leadership. The time has come for City Hall to deploy We understand that sometimes you may more police to the neighborhoods where need to cancel your scheduled trip with the violent crime is occurring at record Senior Transportation Connection. If so, levels. It is time to call in leaders from the Do Not Forget to cancel by 7:00 am on the day of health care, business and philanthropic your trip. Call 1-800-983-4782, 24 hours a day. institutions to require them to join Cleveland public officials to engage these violent neighborhoods and do what is necessary to attack violence from different strategies – job development, education support, recreation, housing rehabilitation and more. In 2016, I will continue to fight and demand of our public and private leaders to wake up and do whatever is required of us to go into Are you 65 years of age and older? these neighborhoods to bring relief from the Flu is a serious disease, especially for older adults. violence. There is no other option but to be The Cleveland Department of Public Health provides better and do more. flu vaccines at no cost to residents. Please bring your card if you have insurance. If you don’t have insurance, no problem – NO ONE WILL BE TURNED City of Cleveland AWAY! For more information call 216-664-4621 or visit www.clevelandhealth.org. 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Ohio Department of Aging, through the for income-eligible homeowners serviced by Reasons for exemption include property Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. the City of Cleveland’s Division of Water and/ vacancies, conversions, servicing by a private or Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. hauler, and structure abandonment. Homestead Exemption You must be the homeowner and occupy The 2016 Waste Collection Fee Exemption Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer the home. You must be under 65 years old. Request form is available for download at A property tax reduction program for Total household income must be at or below www.city.cleveland.oh.us. For more qualifying homeowners. As of 2014, all 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. information please call 216-664-2272. new applicants are affected with a qualifying Applications are available at CHN main office Those seeking exemption must submit income guideline. To qualify, you must and at www.chnnet.com. 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