Town Hall Meeting--A Resounding Success!

Last night's Town Hall Meeting was a tremendous success! Thanks to all residents who attended. 112 residents were present to participate. The meeting lasted for two hours and nearly everyone stayed until the end.

Special thanks to all city officials who came to respond to issues and questions posed by residents of our ward. In addition to myself and Tom Callahan (Council At-Large), the organizers of this event, other city officials in attendance for the panel discussion were Mayor Grace, Gary Dickerson (Street Department), John Schneider (Engineering), Ted Pileski (Auditor), Captain Whitely (EPD), Dean Marks (EFD), Kevin Brubaker and Vic Stewart (Council At-Large). Also present in the audience were Kevin Krischer (5th Ward), Larry Tanner (1st Ward) and Forrest Bullocks (2nd Ward).

A summary of questions and answers from the meeting are posted here in the comments section. The audio from the meeting is available on the right side of the web page.

Fundraiser: Coffee with the Councilman

I am having a $10 coffee and dessert fundraiser at Jim’s Coffeehouse on Saturday, October 4 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. I hope to see you there!

Apple Festival Traffic Information

On Thursday, September 18, 2008, at 10 am, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic for the 2008 Apple Festival: Court Street (Bank Traffic Only), Middle Ave between Broad and 3rd Street; 2nd Street between Middle Ave., and Court Street.

Two-way traffic will be allow on 2nd Street between East Ave and First Place Bank’s Drive and West Ave., to City Hall’s Drive.

Parking will be removed from both sides of 2nd Street between Court and West Ave.

On Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 5:30 am, Broad Street will be closed between East and West Ave., East Ave and Cedar Street for the Apple Festival Car Show. Broad Street traffic will be detour, south and north on East Ave., and south and north on West Ave.

Have a great time at the Festival! Hope to see you there!

Storm Damage from Ike

Due to the storm damage from Ike, the City will have multiple departments out on the streets to pick up brush. Power is still out in several areas in the Ward and the City. It is projected that power will be restored no later than Friday.

Be safe!

Apple Festival--Independents Booth

The Independents Booth will be at the Apple Festival again this year. Stop by and say hello. This is a good opportunity to talk about issues or concerns, provide positive feedback or just to put a face with a name, particularly if I have not yet met you from going door to door throughout the ward.

I hope to see you there!

Mark

4th Ward Town Hall Meeting--September 25, 2008

What: 4th Ward Town Hall Meeting
Where: St. Jude's Church Social Hall
When: September 25, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Who: Mark F. Craig, 4th Ward Councilman, Tom Callahan, Council At-Large
Mayor Grace, Other Available City Officials by Invitation

Come join us for the first ever 4th Ward Town Hall Meeting. This is your chance to give your elected representatives feedback regarding the issues facing the 4th Ward and the City. Come voice your concerns and discuss issues. Help us make this a success by passing along this invitation to your friends, family and neighbors living in the 4th Ward.

Please RSVP by email (craig4council@oh.rr.com) or telephone (366-0608), including the number of attendees and their names. There is no charge.

We look forward to the opportunity to listen to you!

Mark

Mark F. Craig, Esq.
Elyria 4th Ward City Councilman

Traffic control--Hilliard and Gulf Road Intersection

Yesterday I submitted a referral for the City to consider installing a light or other traffic control device at the intersection of Hilliard and Gulf Roads. I have received a few calls about this issue, including one yesterday from a resident in the area who will be contacting people in the Hilliard-area neighborhoods to find out if a majority of people agree there is a need. I have also added a new poll to the site regarding this issue.

Feel free to contact me if you have strong feelings either way.