Show #23 Emerging Mergers




The Civic Commons Podcast show

Summary: <p>Yes, it's just a question of whether we should ask questions by conducting a study. And yes, if a municipal merger between Woodmere, Moreland Hills, Pepper Pike and Orange eventually goes through we're talking about 2013 or beyond for a start date. But, hey, it's not too early to start and unpack such a complex issue with such potentially huge ramifications for the region. Like what other cities should consider merging to cut down on our nearly 60 fiefdoms in Cuyahoga County. Join Dan and Luke as they talk with the Mayors Charles Smith and Bruce Akers about their ideas. Then listen to a citizen's round table featuring Azaadjeet Singh of Woodmere, Enid Rosenberg of Pepper Pike and Eric Meli of Moreland Hills as they provide civilian analysis of the questions and factors involved in considering municipal mergers.</p>