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DAVE GREENSPAN, CUYAHOGA COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE –
DISTRICT 1 |
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OUTLINES
VISION FOR COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & JOB GROWTH |
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Westlake, OH March 31, 2010 -
Dave Greenspan, candidate for the Cuyahoga County Council - District
1, today outlined his vision for the County's Economic Development &
Job Growth program. The new county charter defines
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the new Economic
Development role as having the authority to:
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“develop and implement policies, programs and activities for the
expansion and enhancement of economic activity in the County so as
to create and preserve jobs and employment opportunities for and
available to residents of the County” |
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In
talking to a
group of constituents, Greenspan explained, “Government does not
manufacture anything. Its primary function is to provide various
services for its customers, which
in this case are
the residents of Cuyahoga County. Government should provide,
encourage and support an environment that proactively seeks out
business opportunities and jobs.” Greenspan’s plan coordinates the
county’s overall economic development movement,
including
the creation of jobs, at the district level.
It is Greenspan’s
vision to focus the economic development efforts of the County to
mirror the charge outlined in the charter and at the same time be
consistent with his general belief that
effective representation is that
which is closest to the
people. “In order for us to be effective in identifying the needs of
our county, we must be actively engaged in the county.” Greenspan
said. The Greenspan plan for the
Department of Development, under the direction of its Director:
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Assigns one Economic
Development Officer (EDO) to each of the eleven council districts. The
EDOs will:
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Be responsible for all economic development activities in their respective
districts. |
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Serve as the primary liaisons between the county and various constituent
groups including, but not limited to, cities,
townships, businesses, non-profit organizations, etc. |
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Aid and assist all constituent groups with identifying and obtaining
grants, loans or other sources of private and public funding. |
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Work with cities, townships or other
economic development representatives to identify opportunities that best
suit their individual district’s needs while working to preserve the
economic continuity of the county. |
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Maintains a staff to write grants and to aid constituents with the proper
submission of financial assistance applications |
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Takes a proactive position in working with the various groups’ economic
development teams in accessing both “inbound” and “outbound” economic
development activities. |
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Greenspan expects that this program will be cost effective to operate
because it is designed to utilizing existing county resources.
Scott Ross,
President of The Ross Group and an Olmsted Township resident believes
that this program demonstrates the type of “responsive and
responsible” leadership the residents of Cuyahoga County deserve. |
For more information on Greenspan’s campaign, visit
www.DaveGreenspan.com |
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Requests for interviews should be emailed to
dave@DaveGreenspan.com |
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The 2010 Primary Election
is on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. |
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Friends of Dave Greenspan; Mary Kim
Elkins, Treasurer;
30628 Detroit Rd, Ste. 210, Westlake, OH 44145
Contact Treasurer |
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