I’ve spoken to many Strongsville residents who agree that we don’t need more retail or restaurants in Strongsville–especially on the already traffic-congested Royalton Road.
On Monday, October 16 at City Council, there will be a Public Hearing on the proposal to re-zone the Royalton road parcel–where the former Medical Mutual building is–to add more retail and restaurants. Adding retail and restaurants there will multiple traffic headaches on 82 and have an adverse impact on the neighboring Ledgewood community. Ledgewood residents are very concerned about flood issues.
The Council meeting starts at 8 pm. Caucus starts at 7:15 pm. Please come out and be heard. I hope to see you there!
Reject the status quo; vote Kelly Kosek for Strongsville City Council.
On September 12, City Council held a committee of the whole meeting to discuss a potential residential development in the southwest corner of Strongsville. To go forward with the project, the developer needs City Council to approve re-zoning vacant industrial land as residential land. This would be accomplished through a council vote.
As I’ve said before, I’m concerned about re-zoning land without a good reason and I think Strongsville needs to have a strategic plan for its future development, rather than just re-zoning land in a indiscriminate manner. Industry adds to Strongsville’s tax base in a way that residential homes cannot. Moreover, I am concerned about the traffic and flooding implications of a residential development of this magnitude. Because I am a proponent of transparency and residents’ involvement in our government, I am putting a link to the meeting minutes here, so you can read them for yourself.
Kelly and her family
As a resident, I am concerned about eliminating significant industrially zoned acreage. Industrial land provides a significant tax base and by re-zoning this land as residential, Strongsville would be eliminating future tax revenue in favor of more residential homes, which don’t provide the same kinds of tax benefits. I am also concerned about the potential for more traffic congestion and flooding issues.
I have not yet seen an official proposal for this development, but I am skeptical that it is the right step for Strongsville’s future. I am running for City Council because I think we need a City Council that focuses on the future and understands that decisions like this one will have long-term ramifications for our residents and families. If you agree with me, please vote Kelly Kosek on November 7.
Cleveland.com ran an article about the meeting as well, if you are interested in learning more.
Last night, Strongsville’s VFW hosted a lively conversation between the six candidates for City Council Member-at-Large. It was a great opportunity to meet members of the VFW and discuss the issues facing Strongsville.
I appreciated the chance to talk about Strongsville future–including preventing further traffic problems and flooding issues and working towards an ADA-compliant playground or a splash pad. I’m feeling hopeful for Strongsville and our future. I hope that you will embrace the chance to make a positive change for Strongsville. I want to use my listening and problem-solving skills to make our city better. Don’t settle for the status quo!
One of my favorite parts of running for office is meeting and helping people. I’ve had the great fortunate to meet some amazing people. And I’ve also had the opportunity to help some residents navigate city issues successfully. I look forward to having the chance to do more of that.
The question I’ve heard most from residents is — Why are you running?
Kosek stated her five-year vision would be to make families a priority.
“What do our families need and what do they want? What family friendly amenities are we going to add to our city so we can compete with the Westlakes of the world,” she said.
If you want to learn more about Kelly Kosek’s campaign for Strongsville City Council Member At-Large, and you missed the Strongsville Women’s League Candidate’s Night, it is now available online.
I’m a mom and a lawyer running for Strongsville City Council Member At-Large because we need change in our city’s government. As the only candidate not currently serving on City Council, I am the only candidate who can deliver on the promise of change.
Strongsville City Council will caucus tonight at 7:30. The Council Meeting will begin at 8 pm.
Council will consider the following:
Ord. 2017-168: Proposed amendment of planning and zoning code regarding wireless telecom facilities. Some of the proposed changes would permit the Building Comissioner to issue an approval for modification without input from the planning commission if the modification does not “substantially change the physical dimensions” of the tower or base station. It also eliminates the $200 yearly inspection fee.
Ord. 2017-169: Proposed cost-share agreement between NORSD and Strongsville regarding the Walnut Drive detention basin projects.
Res. 2017-170: Accept donation of bullet and stab protective vest for K-9 officer.
Ord. 2017-171: Proposed elimination of Asst. to the Building Commissioner (state certified) and Building Inspector (non-certified) and establishment of Residential Cost Official/Plans Examiner (state certified).
Ord. 2017-172: Proposed authorization of payment for preventative maintenance of HVAC at Rec Center and Police Dept without public bidding. The amount at issue is $11,090, $5,390 of which has already been performed and the remainder is for future maintenance.
On Monday, October 16 at City Council, there will be a Public Hearing on the proposal to re-zone the Royalton road parcel–where the former Medical Mutual building is–to add more retail and restaurants. Adding retail and restaurants there will multiple traffic headaches on 82 and have an adverse impact on the neighboring Ledgewood community. Ledgewood residents are very concerned about flood issues.
Kelly Kosek for Strongsville Council 