What Is The REAL Story At Cedar Center?

This photograph of 13901 Cedar Road was taken on July 27, 2007. Why would this property be for lease if the Cedar Center "project" is sought after by multiple developers?

The Sun Messenger reported on March 1, 2007: "South Euclid Mayor Georgine Welo on how developers are knocking on her door to be part of the Cedar-Center renovation- 'I'm the prom queen. Everybody wants to talk to me.' "

Perhaps her assessment of the situation was not accurate.

Who will pay the taxes on these properties in the meantime? What about the maintenance and upkeep including snow removal?

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Was Eminent Domain Appropriate?

City Hall wielded eminent domain like a weapon to strong-arm the sale of the Cedar Center properties.

Who's next? Will hostile acquisitions attract prospective business to the city in the future, or will it make them leery of setting up shop in a potentially unwelcoming location?

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Editorial: Point-of-Sale / Voters Should Decide

This editorial was in the Sun Messenger on February 1, 2007. Also see other postings this forum, April 7, 2007 - "Just say "NO" to Point-of-Sale Inspections!!" and May 15, 2007 - "Point-of-Sale Inspections Without A Vote?" - Why don't city officials want the issue on a ballot so the citizens can vote on it? Please click on image to view full-size.