Actually, bellab, this situation is extremely relevant to the economic health of the City of Youngstown.
Like the Stambaugh, historic and aesthetic buildings in a walkable downtown directly contribute to a city's quality of life - they attract both workers and residents, thereby increasing the city's tax base. Without those tax funds, the provision of basic services (including police and fire protection, street repair and trash pickup) are impaired.
You cannot address crime in the city without an adequate number of trained officers. And without an adequate tax base, you cannot pay for those officers. So you see, all of the issues regarding the health of this city are connected - one cannot turn a blind eye to one problem while trying to solve another.
I would like to applaud the city for taking a stand against the arrogant and destructive actions of this property owner. I have signed the petition, read the Recommended Action Plan and eagerly await the outcome of tomorrow's meeting between the Mayor, his staff and Mr. Frangos. Buildings are like people; you'd be surprised how quickly they deteriorate when they are denied care and attention.
Posted on June 13 at 9:07 a.m.
Actually, bellab, this situation is extremely relevant to the economic health of the City of Youngstown.
Like the Stambaugh, historic and aesthetic buildings in a walkable downtown directly contribute to a city's quality of life - they attract both workers and residents, thereby increasing the city's tax base. Without those tax funds, the provision of basic services (including police and fire protection, street repair and trash pickup) are impaired.
You cannot address crime in the city without an adequate number of trained officers. And without an adequate tax base, you cannot pay for those officers. So you see, all of the issues regarding the health of this city are connected - one cannot turn a blind eye to one problem while trying to solve another.
Posted on June 12 at 3:48 p.m.
I would like to applaud the city for taking a stand against the arrogant and destructive actions of this property owner. I have signed the petition, read the Recommended Action Plan and eagerly await the outcome of tomorrow's meeting between the Mayor, his staff and Mr. Frangos. Buildings are like people; you'd be surprised how quickly they deteriorate when they are denied care and attention.