I am a resident of Shaker Heights, an attorney, and an engaged citizen working to rebuild one of the region's great civic institutions--The Citizens League of Greater Cleveland.
My Soap Box
Ethics in Political Journalism
I responded to Ethics in Political Journalism: Dan, Great topic. Though the journalists will know the correct terms used to describe this...
Backchannel the Town Hall Presidential Debate
I responded to Backchannel the Town Hall Presidential Debate: So far, I am encouraged that the level of the sophistication of the debate will exceed that of...
Where Have All of the County Council Candidates Gone?
I responded to Where Have All of the County Council Candidates Gone?: In 2010, there were more than 90 candidates for seats on the County Council on the ballot during...
Where Have All of the County Council Candidates...
In 2010, there were more than 100 candidates for 11 seats. This year, five seats are up for grabs. Forty-five candidates? Nope. Three challengers took on five incumbents. As a result, only one race on the November...
How Can Shaker Heights Restore Its Appeal?
I responded to Jim Dixon: Jonathan, See attached. Apparently, Ben Clark has crunched the numbers and does not think...
Jonathan, I am with you on some points, not on others. Shaker Heights has not lost its appeal. Shaker will continue to draw so long as the schools maintain their excellent standing and the regional economy continues... Continue reading
How Can Shaker Heights Restore Its Appeal?
I responded to Jonathan Murray: Jonathan, I think the voters send the wrong message by passing the school levies so easily. ...
Jim, I understand your views, but hear very different stories from many people I know, including dozens of people who have left Shaker, or refuse to move there, because of high total tax burden--which includes both... Continue reading
Get Involved: Interview and Rate the Candidates
I responded to Get Involved: Interview and Rate the Candidates: TCL evaluated the candidates for County Executive in 2010 and in the Democratic primary for...
How Can Shaker Heights Restore Its Appeal?
I responded to How Can Shaker Heights Restore Its Appeal?: Jonathan, I am with you on some points, not on others. Shaker Heights has not lost its...
Reforming County Government
I responded to Reforming County Government: Homer, These are all very important questions, and we need to have a very healthy debate about...
What Should We Expect from County Council?
I responded to Brad Whitehead: Brad, Good point. I do not hear resistance to collaboration from many citizens. I think it is...
Jim, Thanks for putting this out there and thanks to the Citizens League. As a person working on regional economic competitiveness issues, I'd like to know more about what council candidates plan to do (advocate for)... Continue reading
Conversations I Am Following
- Ethics in Political Journalism
- Backchannel the Town Hall Presidential Debate
- Where Have All of the County Council Candidates...
- Get Involved: Interview and Rate the Candidates
- How Can Shaker Heights Restore Its Appeal?
- The Future of Cleveland Schools: Transformation...
- Reforming County Government
- What Should We Expect from County Council?
- Candidates forum for the Cuyahoga County...
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