Having a Discount Drug Mart at the vacant and blighted Ganley auto dealer site is not my first choice, but much better than what currently exists. Absolutely, the existing commercial footprint is all that is needed to develop a viable Drug Mart having adequate parking and goods that could be supported by the immediate area.

I think Drug Mart should stay where they are. Maybe remodel it and some of the workers. Seriously, remodel then put something else at the proposed new spot. I do NOT want a Value World at the old spot. No thank you.

The current Discount Drug Mart store in the east end looks worn out, and parking is minimal. Although moving will leave that storefront vacant, a new purpose-built store should better serve the residents of Lakewood and western Cleveland neighborhoods.

The biggest problem is all the empty storefronts, and I have to wonder if Lakewood's policies toward businesses are reflected in the high vacancy rate. For example, years ago, Lakewood passed legislation to allow operation of a Bed & Breakfast, but, to my knowledge, none ever opened, because the regulations were so restrictive, limiting them to commercial districts on major streets. Immediately, you then lose the quaint qualities that attract guests. In other places where you find Bed & Breakfasts, the major streets are tree-lined and quaint, and, bluntly, only Clifton and Lake fit that description. Probably the restrictions were too great. We need to get these types of decisions right the first time. Maybe this is what's happening with Drug Mart. One thing is for sure in a community whose taxes are mostly paid by homeowners. Since we have minimal room for manufacturing, we need viable retail to ease the crush of high property tax rates. Last time I looked, Lakewood was among the top 3 for high property taxes, and it's unsustainable for seniors or young families.

Offering a choice in your poll of "absolutely no Drug Mart in that location," is a wasted vote. That is a choice property and location, zoned commercial by the City of Lakewood; and Discount Drug Mart is a proven good business citizen and an employer...one that provides convenience for us--we don't have to drive to River or Great Northern for many basic retail goods and services and DDM provides competition for Marc's and Giant Eagle, helping keep prices down to a dull roar. Discount Drug Mart shoulders an inordinate share of the local tax burden as a commercial enterprise, that would otherwise fall on the rest of us. So to suggest that they just abandon this project and go away is irresponsible and unacceptable. Those are the prime reasons for encouraging development of that site for Drug Mart. And Drug Mart leaves behind a high quality newer structure for immediate development and occupancy. If that is all we're left with because they abandon development of a new second site, that would send a message out to the business community that we don't need them...what a disaster! I'm hopefully confident the City and DDM will work together to make this proposed project happen. Bob Beck

Um, I have noticed that Drug Mart's prices aren't necessarily the cheapest like they always advertise. I watch out for sales; been doing that for many years. Drug Mart, although is at the end of my street, is not my first choice for shopping that's for sure.

Look, I am not an expert in politics or knowing everything about the legislative process but I do know that if people are thinking that THEY get to pick and choose which business should be allowed to go where then we are sending a very bad message to those businesses. This is not the economy for us to be so darned uppity on this. We are scaring commerce away from Lakewood. Go ahead and enjoy the empty car lot folks, get your brooms and dustpans ready to start cleaning up broken glass when kids start throwing rocks for target practice at the windows of that car lot. Right now, I wouldn't care if another drugstore or pizza shoppe goes in the spit. At least it is a revenue building and tax paying entity. Get over yourselves already

Look, I am not an expert in politics or knowing everything about the legislative process but I do know that if people are thinking that THEY get to pick and choose which business should be allowed to go where then we are sending a very bad message to those businesses. This is not the economy for us to be so darned uppity on this. We are scaring commerce away from Lakewood. Go ahead and enjoy the empty car lot folks, get your brooms and dustpans ready to start cleaning up broken glass when kids start throwing rocks for target practice at the windows of that car lot. Right now, I wouldn't care if another drugstore or pizza shoppe goes in the spot. . At least it is a revenue building and tax paying entity. Get over yourselves already

Get over ourselves? Just stating what I wouldn't like to see there as I have the right to do so. Downtown Lakewood has some nice places. Why not something like Chipotle or a fancy restaurant on THIS side of town. Wow. I care. If you don't, well then, that's YOUR opinion but I've talked with many others and they feel the same as I do.

Drug Mart is SELLING their current location. It's anyone's buy. If the whole new Drug Mart goes through then the old one is for Sale. I know this as I've spoken to council members about it. If Value World or a restaurant wants to buy it then they can. And Applebee's wasn't happening 3 years ago but more recently in the past month there's been talk about them coming in again. Another Concerned Resident, what would YOU suggest around here then?

Also, on a brighter note, there's a juice bar & cafe opening up over here soon!!!! I can't wait!