Politics

Parma Iraq veteran invited to D.C. to watch State of the Union

Submitted by mdynia on Tuesday, January 24th, 1:22 pm

Congressman Kucinich invited Iraq war veteran and resident of Parma, Mr. Joe Sykes, to attend the State of the Union address tonight.

Congressman Kucinich and Mr. Sykes met earlier today in the U.S. Capitol.

Click here to watch their video they sent to the media.

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Rocky River has Council at Large vacancy

Submitted by JTullos on Thursday, January 5th, 9:18 am

Rocky River City Council will be receiving letters of interest for the open position of Council at Large.

This is a two year term ending December 31, 2013.

If you are interested, please send your letter of interest along with your resume or background to Misao Kurokawa, Rocky River Council Clerk, 21012 Hilliard Boulevard, Rocky River, Ohio 44116 or via email to: councilclerk@rrcity.com by Monday, January 9, 2012.

They will schedule first interviews on Wednesday, January 11 at 8 PM in Rocky River City Hall.

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Fairview Park swearing-in ceremony

Submitted by JTullos on Wednesday, December 7th, 9:39 am

You are cordially invited to attend the swearing in ceremony of the Fairview Park Mayor and all City Council members.

Join us at Noon on Saturday, December 17 at the Gemini Center as Mayor Eileen Patton, Council President Mike Kilbane, Council-at-Large Peggy Cleary and Councilpersons Brian McDonough, William Minek, Paul Wojnar, John Hinkel and Pete Matia all take his/her Oath of Office.

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Young adults invited to join the Cuyahoga County Next Generation Council

Submitted by JTullos on Monday, November 14th, 9:07 am

In recognition of the unique role that young adults play in creating an entrepreneurial economy, Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald announced the creation of the Cuyahoga County Next Generation Council.

Composed of county residents ages 20 to 34, the Council will encourage greater participation in government and identify policy issues and priorities that affect young adults across the county. FitzGerald said it is important to Cuyahoga County’s economic future to attract and retain creative, talented young people.

“Cuyahoga County can no longer afford not to engage young adults in local government” FitzGerald said. “Our hope is that this council will help our new county government in developing a policy agenda that will make our region a destination for young people across the world.”

Partners in the development of the Next Generation Council include Engage Cleveland, the 20/30 Club, and the Young Professional Senate.

“The formation of the Next Generation Council is a positive sign for our community and for young adults becoming more collaborative and connected, which is imperative to Greater Cleveland's future success” says Andrew Bennett, President of the Cleveland 20/30 Club.

Some of the goals of the council include improving communication between county government and the young adult community of Cuyahoga County and building coalitions with young adult organizations to increase the influence and effectiveness of young adults in civic issues.

Prospective council members are required to be residents of Cuyahoga County and must submit a resume, cover letter, and essays discussing their leadership experiences. Applications are due on Dec. 19, 2011. An external committee of young adult leaders will oversee the selection process.

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Major Voting Changes

Submitted by JTullos on Wednesday, October 19th, 11:58 am

There are three major changes voters should be aware of for the 2011 election in November.

(1) All residents must request a vote by mail application. Ballots are not automatically mailed to voters this year. The deadline to request a ballot is noon on November 5.

(2) Postage is not prepaid this year and Cuyahoga county's ballot requires extra postage. It costs 64 cents (a 44-cent first class stamp is not enough). Ballots returned to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections by mail must be postmarked by November 7. Voters can also drop off their ballot at the Board of Elections on or before November 7.

(3) Secretary Husted announced that early in-person voting will end at 6pm on the Friday before Election Day, so early in-person voting will not be available the weekend before Election Day. However, early voting is available during the final two weekends of October. On Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Additional Information:

The Board of Elections is open for early voting between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On November 8, Election Day, polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.

Voters may call (216) 443-3298 with Vote by Mail and registration questions.

For additional information concerning the November 8th General Election, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website: www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us <http://www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us/>

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Fairview Park: Ballot Issue 54

Submitted by JTullos on Friday, October 7th, 8:52 am

An explanation of Ballot Issue 54 in Fairview Park.

Issue 54 is a renewal levy that benefits the Fairview Park Fire Department. This levy is placed on the ballot every five years and represents no increase in taxes.

Passage of Issue 54 provides for the maintenance fire apparatus, buildings, payment of firefighters salaries, employer's contribution, purchasing ambulance equipment, for providing ambulance, paramedic or other emergency medical services.

Election day is November 8th, 2011.

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Rep. Sutton Issues Statement Honoring National Flag Day

Submitted by tpatterson on Tuesday, June 14th, 11:54 am

Today, on the 234th anniversary of the United States adopting a national flag, Congresswoman Betty Sutton (OH-13) released the following statement on the celebration of Flag Day:

“From our first responders at home to our men and women serving abroad, our flag is seen as a symbol of freedom and serves as a reminder of all those who have given their lives to protect it and all it stands for. On this Flag Day it is not only important to reflect on the conflicts, foreign and domestic, through which our flag has endured, but the progress and advancements made by those who pledge allegiance to it every day.

As we fight every day to put Ohioans back to work and create a better future for our children, I will continue to work to uphold the highest ideals of the flag and support all who serve to protect it. ”

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