Update from Mayor Bill Cervenik…
It is hard to believe that 2010 is coming to a close and soon it will be 2011. Over this past year, the downswing in the economy has in some ways touched or affected each and every one of us. As mayor of Euclid, I, like others, faced many challenges as well. Expenses and programming had to be cut as we all tried to do more with less. Yet, in spite of these difficulties, I am grateful that many of our goals for this past year were achieved. Projects such as the renovations to the Shore Center Plaza and Marc’s Plaza are near completion. The intersection and Transit Waiting Environment renovations at Lakeshore Boulevard and Bliss Lane are nearly completed. Several new businesses now call Euclid home, such as the Great Lakes Expo Center featuring the Cleveland Home and Garden Show, and the Bluestone Business Park (former Chase Brass site) received its Jobs Ready Site designation. Ground has been broken at Century Corners for the new Dialysis Center, along with numerous small businesses and restaurants. The replacement of the old sound walls along the highway is well underway and should be completed by spring. Curbside recycling has returned on a weekly basis and at no additional cost to our residents, and the response during the initial week of collection has been tremendous. Formerly vacant homes are being rehabbed through our Neighborhood Stabilization Program, bringing new life and stability into our neighborhoods. Lakefront Development is moving forward and will transform our community and the Lake Erie shoreline to an exciting and vibrant destination.
I am very thankful for the residents of Euclid and for their understanding and support during these difficult times, as we could not have accomplished what we did in 2010 without you. The administration and city council have worked together to improve the landscape, development and financial health of our city. My pledge to you for 2011 is that we will continue to do so.
May you all have a happy holiday season and a happy healthy and prosperous New Year. God bless and enjoy what has been given us.
Mayor Bill Cervenik