Gail said the City of Euclid is willing to help bring about revitalization on East 185th. Polensek said people for years have been sounding the death knell for East 185th, but it keeps bouncing back. He said while mega-retailer Twin Valu went under and the Euclid Square Mall is struggling to stay afloat, East 185th is still alive and well. He added that improvements on East 185th can have a positive effect on East 200th Street as well. Gary DeWine, project manager with Euclid's Department of Community Development, said he is encouraged by the prospects of the merchant group.
Somebody needs to take a long look at the street with the goal of getting something done.
What this is is a real good wake-up call. Neil Chase, president of the Northeast Shores Board of Trustees, said he is hoping the talk leads to some positive action. Let's get together and resolve these issues. I look forward to the challenges that we all face on East 185th. McGraw stressed that citizen support is just as important as political backing.