Jason Stein will lead the fight to retain and create jobs. Jason values small business owners because they are the backbone of our economy. Jason strongly believes that our future is in the “Green Economy.” President Obama has pledged to create two million “green jobs.” Jason Stein will work hard to attract these high-paying jobs to Cleveland Heights.
There are more than 1,500 foreclosed and/or vacant homes in Cleveland Heights. Many of these homes are becoming magnets for copper thieves, slum landlords, bad neighbors and a criminal element. Jason Stein has a strategic plan to improve neighborhoods. Jason will use Federal stimulus and grant block funds to purchase foreclosed homes. Homes that are beyond repair will be demolished. The homes that can be restored to full use will be renovated and resold to good neighbors. Jason will fight, street by street, to make our neighborhoods better.
Jason Stein will expand the one of the city’s proudest traditions, its arts programs and events. This means working with local groups, schools and individuals to create a plan to offer more events and attract a larger audience to our arts attractions.
Jason Stein is grateful to our senior citizen’s for their lifetime of sacrifice to making our lives better. Rising health care costs, skyrocketing prescription drug bills and losses in retirement savings accounts are driving too many seniors out of their homes. Jason understands the depth of this problem and will lead the fight to protect seniors' wallets and quality of life.
Times have changed and our city government must adapt to the realities of today. Jason will work with surrounding city governments to combine services and save your tax dollars. Regional cooperation will ensure that our city services remain strong while saving tax dollars. Jason has been leading the call for regional cooperation with University Heights and will continue to explore all viable options for a regional solution with our neighboring municipalities.
The internet is changing our lives and making knowledge available at the click of a button. Government should utilize and incorporate the internet to make itself more accountable and transparent. Jason will bring accountability and transparency to Cleveland Heights City Council because he believes that everyone should have access to their government. Jason will bring Cleveland Heights City Council into the 21st century.
Jason Stein graduated from Boulevard Elementary, Wiley Middle School and Heights High. He understands the importance of working with our schools to promote our public school system. Jason will partner with the CH-UH schools to promote and benefit our schools and students.
Cleveland Heights is the most diverse city in Ohio. Every community is represented in our city. Jason Stein believes that our diversity is our strength. Jason will protect the rights of everyone and promote understanding and inclusion.
Jason understands the seriousness of the foreclosure crisis. Jason will help families facing financial uncertainties by getting them the education and training needed to avoid a financial crisis and mapping a course of action to a more solid financial future. This means making information on budgeting, credit counseling, refinancing options and other financial help subjects available via the Cleveland Heights City web page 24 hours a day, working with neighborhood businesses to hire Cleveland Heights residents, as well as coordinating with non-profits, state and county governments to get families back to financial health.