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University Heights Coffee With a Cop, Sunday, February 17th

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University Heights will host their second Coffee With a Cop program on Sunday, February 17th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the University Heights Library.  No agendas, no speeches – just real conversation between members of your police department and University Heights residents.  The first 50 people in attendance will receive a coffee mug to take home.

UH Mayor Brennan Immediately Focuses on Fire Safety; Replaces Fire Chief

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Newly installed Mayor Brennan fired University Heights’ Fire Chief Zook on his first day in office. He named Captain Perko as the interim replacement. This move was generally expected and in line with Brennan’s campaign promises to better support the city’s fire department, firefighters, and address their safety concerns as outlined in a letter

From Cleveland.com:

As chief, Perko said he intends to work on improving fire prevention and public education, and to increase firefighter training and development.

Local Jewish News is encouraged that Mayor Brennan has immediately focused on improving fire safety in the city. We look forward to similar attention to the recent escalation in criminal activity in University Heights.

University Heights Mayor-Elect Brennan and Councilman Rach to be Sworn in January 2 – Weiss Encouraging Community to Attend

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On January 2, 2018 Michael D. Brennan will be sworn in as the new City of University Heights’ Mayor.  The swearing in ceremony will be held at 7pm at the Dolan Science Center at John Carroll University with a desert reception beforehand, including kosher items, requested by Mayor-Elect Brennan specifically for our community.

Councilwoman Michele Weiss is encouraging members of our community to attend to show our appreciation and to remain involved in directing our city’s future. She said “Our community was instrumental in electing Mayor Elect Brennan.  Furthermore, this election demonstrated that every vote counts.”

More information about the event can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/145397712774018.

Letter from UH Councilmembers Wiseman and Weiss – Your Vote Made the Difference

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Dear Residents,

This January, there will be a new Mayor and the return of four incumbent Councilmembers in University Heights. The difference in the election was 54 votes. You may not be aware, but the biggest difference in voter turnout from past elections (and the main reason why we will have a new Mayor) was the response by the Jewish Community. While many may not understand why it matters who the Mayor is in our City, we can assure you that having a Mayor who is responsive to our community’s needs and willing to engage us as a distinct population is incredibly important.

The fact that our community was the difference in this election will help us tremendously in the coming four years. In a city this small (again 54 votes is a very thin margin) every vote counts. This teaches us that together – and as individuals – we can make meaningful and impactful change. We thank you for your efforts and your willingness to take the time necessary to send a message to City Hall that our Community is willing to help shape the future for University Heights. Your City Council will now operate like a truly collaborative administrative body and be in a much better position to respond to everyone’s needs.

Yasher koach! Thank you!

Councilmembers Mark Wiseman and Michele Weiss

Message from Michele Weiss and Mark Wiseman About University Heights Mayor

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Hello Fellow University Heights Residents in the Jewish Community,

We are writing to tell you how important this election is for our City and for our Community. There is a challenger for Mayor. His name is MICHAEL BRENNAN and he is endorsed by 6 of the 7 members of City Council, including the two of us. We are endorsing MICHAEL BRENNAN for Mayor because the next few years are too important to the City and the Jewish Community. Simply put, MICHAEL BRENNAN is the only candidate who will work with the members of council to move our city forward and the only candidate who will work to ensure that the Jewish community is understood, helped and remembered.

In the last eight years: if your daughter has tried to operate a backyard day camp; if you have tried to make improvements to your house; if you have tried to get any kind of help from City Hall and have wondered why you couldn’t get a straight answer or why the administration is not doing more to help you – now is your chance to make it better. We have both been on council (or been to meetings as a council observer) for the last 5 years. We know MICHAEL BRENNAN will be the best Mayor for the city of University Heights.

This November 7th please VOTE FOR MICHAEL BRENNAN for Mayor.

Also, there are other Council members trying to get Re-elected to four-year terms. Please also VOTE FOR:

  • MARK WISEMAN
  • SUE PARDEE

And in a separate race for a council spot that is only two years, Please VOTE FOR JOHN RACH.

We have spent a lot of time working to represent the Jewish Community on your City Council. If you vote for these people, the Jewish Community will have a stronger voice in the community.

Thank you,

Michele Weiss
Mark Wiseman

Meet University Heights Mayoral Candidate Michael Dylan Brennan, Thursday Evening

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(Sponsored) We invite residents of University Heights to join us for a special opportunity to meet Mayoral Candidate Michael Dylan Brennan at our home at Jaffe Family, 2330 Milton Road this Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM. This will be a great chance to hear the candidate talk about his ideas and plans for our city.

For more information please see https://www.brennan4uh.com/.

Remember, Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

Meet University Heights Mayoral Candidate Michael Dylan Brennan, Thursday Evening

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(Sponsored) We invite residents of University Heights to join us for a special opportunity to meet Mayoral Candidate Michael Dylan Brennan at our home at Jaffe Family, 2330 Milton Road this Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM. This will be a great chance to hear the candidate talk about his ideas and plans for our city.

For more information please see https://www.brennan4uh.com/.

Remember, Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2017.