East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1962-07-26

manager of East Clevela
necessary that some apprc
to the future of this wonderful
community, as | see it.
Let me say first of all, that
as of next Wednesday, August
1st, the management Of the
city will be in exceptionally
good hands.
Grant Apthorp, your new
city manager, is veteran mu-
nicipal official. we'll respected
as one of the finest authorities
on finances in the country. He
will, without a doubt, fulfill
his responsibilities as city man
ager as we'll as he has done as
finance director these many
years.
Praises Others
Furthermore, / cannot leave
out the other department heads
and employees of the city
(whose names are too numerous
to mention) that have been so
hard-working and faithful un-
der my administration. Without
the assistance of these dedi-
Gated public servants, my years
as city manager would have
been much less fruitful.
Elective-wise, there is no
doubt in my mind that the vot-
ers of East Cleveland will con-
tinue to elect as city commits
sioners, the fine caliber of the
people now serving.
Az for what the future
holds?
Fundamental Changes
believe that there are going
to be further fundamental
changes in the financial and
economic life Of East Cleveland. I
This is nothing to fear, for
as the saying goes" only those
who stand still lose ground as
the sands of time seeps through
the hour glass"
East Cleveland has been an
unusual community in that in
very few cities has there been
anything similar to the COM
plete cooperation that has ex-
isted between the city. schools,
Libraries, and the many civic,
social and fraternal organiza-
tions.
I predict that this valuable
cooperative effort for a better
place to live will continue.
Not New Community
East Cleveland. of course, is
not a new community, but we
enjoy many advantages that
are lacking in many of he
newer suburban municipalities.
] predict we will continue to
enjoy these advantages.
East Cleveland and it's
schools have had a low indeb-
tedness and a low tax rate. No
special assessment bonds have
been issued since 1885, whereas
in many newer communities
property owners are paying
20-year assessments for paving.
sewer, water mains and new
sidewalks in front Of their
homes, and also annual assess
ments for street lights, relief
sewers, and other municipal
services.
This is all in addition to the
general property tax.
I predict that East Cleve-
land will continue its enviable
position of having one Of the
lowest tax rates Of any muni-
cipality in the county.
Reversal in Trend
Not many years ago the
trend was to purchase new
homes far out in the suburbs.
However, within the past few ,
years a marked reversal of this
trend has been noticed. Many
young couples, especially with
small children, are beginning
to realize that there are ad-
to larger and more
spacious, even though older,
homes, in addition to the low
taxes, good services and ex-
cellent ScnoOls.
I predict the trend to move
back in the older community
will continue.
East Cleveland has always
had high degree of commun-
ity pride and spirit and there
is no reason why this esprit de
corps should not continue.
Yes, I predict this enthusi-
asm will 60 on and on.
No Intention to Hide
The confidence that ! feel
in the future of the city is not
made through rose colored ,
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