That East Cleveland is a city on the financial edge has been well documented. The state auditor called it a city on the verge of financial collapse. The city’s two major options are bankruptcy or a merger with neighboring Cleveland. East Cleveland Mayor Gary Norton will host a community meeting on Thursday to discuss […]
East Cleveland has been in fiscal emergency since 2012. The city’s finances are on life support. But, now the East Cleveland firefighters who put their lives on the line daily said they have their own emergency. “We are at a point where we are tired of it,” said Tom Buth President of East Cleveland […]
The City of East Cleveland is eliminating seven percent of its staff, which includes two police officers. The move comes in an effort to save the struggling city money. “The goal was to keep as many officers on the street,” said East Cleveland Mayor Gary Norton. “By not laying people off at the bottom […]
East Cleveland voters have re-elected Mayor Gary Norton, Jr. Voters in that city headed to the polls today to vote in the Democratic primary election. The results are unofficial; but with all 18 precincts reporting, Mayor Norton received 1,385 votes; City Council President Joy Jordan received 563 votes; and Vernon Robinson had 151 votes. […]
Two hundred and fifteen city of East Cleveland employees are worried about getting a paycheck Aug. 30. The city’s gotten lots of coverage for money problems and financial emergencies. And now it’s become a standoff between Mayor Gary Norton and City Council. And it’s more of a political issue because Norton’s main opponent in the November election is Council […]
Many observers think that, unlike previous mayors, he might succeed because he has the experience, smarts and personality to build the partnerships the city needs to raise itself up.
Many observers think that, unlike previous mayors, he might succeed because he has the experience, smarts and personality to build the partnerships the city needs to raise itself up.
