Friday, May 3, 2013
The city has undergone extensive changes since 1986. Here are the Top 10, according the the planning director.
Bob Parry, the recently-retired planning and economic development, took advantage of his last council meeting several weeks ago to highlight some of the most important developments since he took office in 1986. Parry retired on April 19. In David Letterman style, he presented a “Top 10” list of changes the city has undergone while he was the director, from adding bike lanes to the construction of Crocker Park, the city’s Bicentennial and Westlake in Bloom. Here’s how he ranks the Top 10 projects. 10: Westlake Bicentennial Project: “It was a very successful program and it involve Tralee,” Parry said of one of Westlake’s two sister-cities. The Bicentennial in 2011 included a great ball drop and various events throughout the year. 9. …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
5th-graders make posters, plant buckeye tree.
Proving its dedication to being a "Tree City USA," 95 fifth-grader students at Parkside Intermediate School and members of the Westlake Garden Club planted trees April 26 with the help of Mayor Dennis Clough. A buckeye tree was planted in the front yard of Parkside Intermediate School and marked with a plaque marking the occasion. Each students placed a shovel full of dirt around the tree and learned about the history of the Ohio buckeye tree. Westlake Garden Club members also celebrated by planting a concolor fir along the Founders' Walk in Clague Park. Poster winners announced Parkside students also submitted posters April 26 to the school's first Arbor Day poster contest and a buckeye tree was planted. Each poster was to include a …
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Will seek nomination for November General Election.
Name: Brian Thompson, 73 Employers: Currently: Self-employed as Attorney at Law, Certified Public Accountant and Lay Minister Party affiliation: Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Westlake City Council Ward 2 Incumbent: No Previous elective offices: None Degrees: BBA - Cleveland State University, 1969;
JD - Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 1975 I look forward to the opportunity of serving as councilperson, and I pledge that I will work diligently to promote the well being and enjoyment of the residents of Ward 2.
Seeking nomination for November General Election
Name: Nick C. Nunnari, 53 Employers: Currently: Assistant Service Manage, John Lance Ford Party affiliation: Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Westlake City Council Ward 2 Incumbent: No Previous elective offices: This is the first political office for which I am running. Serving as Westlake City Council Ward 2 representative is a logical progression of my community service. Degrees: BA, University of Toledo, 1983 I was born and raised in Westlake Ward 2 and have lived in Westlake for over 40 years. I am passionate about our community and my neighbors. As your voice on city council I will ensure that our tax dollars are used responsibly and address pressing Ward 2 issues. I will champion your input to envision a…
Seeking nomination for November General Election
Name: Nate Cross, 49 Employers: Currently: Executive Director; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Northern Ohio Chapter Party affiliation: Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Westlake City Council Ward 2 Incumbent: No Previous elective offices: Serve as a member of the Westlake School Board;
Served as a member of the Westlake Planning Commission; Served as co-chair Crocker Park Civic Development Committee; Served as a member of the St. Bernadette School Board;
Founder & Vice- President: Westlake World Partners Inc.; Founder & Chairman: St. Bernadette Night at the Races; Founder & Chairman: St. Bernadette Community Carnival. Degrees: Cleveland State University - Bachelor’s Degree (BA) – 1987; Cleveland State University…
Seeking nomination for November General Election.
Name: Marie A. Novak, 37 Employers: Currently: RN & Nursing Supervisor, St. John Medical Center. Previously employed as an attorney Party affiliation: Democrat Running for a: Local office Running for position: Westlake City Council Ward 2 Incumbent: No Previous elective offices: This is my first political election. Thus far in my life I have focused on my career, establishing my beautiful family and volunteer work. I feel at this point in my life I can now dedicate the necessary time to an elected office and give back to the community that has welcomed us in. Degree: College graduate Post graduate: Cleveland State University Juris Doctor, May 2000; Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing…
Seeking nomination for November General Election.
Name : Steven J. Presley, 49 Employers: Currently: City Administrator and Finance Director for the City of Pepper Pike. Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Westlake City Council Ward 2 Incumbent: No Previous elective offices : Director of Finance, City of Bay Village 1992- 2012; Westshore Council of Governments, Fiscal Officer 1998-current Westlake Civil Service Commission 2007- current; Regional Income Tax Agency Board of Directors 2007- current Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: N/A Degree: College graduate Post graduate: Certified Public Accountant Hello. I am asking for your vote as Westlake's Ward 2 City Council representative. I have chosen to run for election for several reasons. …
The candidates, voting information and issues that will affect Westlake on Election Day.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Our IRS blogger discusses the latest scams and tells you what to watch for.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The candidates, voting information and issues that will affect Westlake on Election Day.
As we look ahead to May 7 primary election, Westlake Patch remains devoted to bringing you the information you need about every race you’ll be casting a vote on. Westlake Ward 2 -- Five-way non-partisan race for one council seat.
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8:23 pm on Monday, April 29, 2013
Lori, Thank you for covering the election for Ward 2 Westlake City Council. Westlake Patch is an excellent way for voters to obtain information for the May 7th Primary! Marie Novak more ›