Politics & Government
Mayor Earl Leiken to Discuss Tax Increase Tonight at Sussex Association Meeting
The mayor will field questions on the income tax increase vote scheduled for Aug. 7
Residents have plenty of questions with the city's vote on less than a month away.
The Sussex Community Association will host a Meeting with the Mayor event at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the gym of Family Connections, 19824 Sussex Road. Leiken is expected to discuss the increase that would produce an additional $6 million a year if voters approve a measure on Aug. 7.
Leiken will also address the Van Aken District project that will reconfigure the six-direction intersection near Van Aken and Chagrin boulevards.
Mark Zetzer of the Shaker Heights Taxpayers Union said members of that group will bring prepared statements with questions for Leiken regarding the potential .
Sussex Association President Mike Parsons admitted he is concerned about space for the event, but said it's important for residents to hear about critical issues in the community.
"Please take advantage of this opportunity to have a voice in your local government," Parsons said in email to Sussex Association members.
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