Lakewood Launches Website to Oppose State Tax Bill
Mayor Michael Summers said the city paid about $5,000 for the Wordpress website, but added that he’s hoping other communities will chip in.
In an effort to highlight its disagreement with the state income tax proposal formerly known as HB 601, the city of Lakewood has taken the lead in crafting an official message of opposition. The city, working with several Northeast Ohio communities, launched Ohio United, a website to oppose the measure now known as House Bill 5. Mayor Michael Summers said the city paid about $5,000 for the Wordpress website, but added that he’s hoping other communities will chip in. The website features tabs that include “Our Proposal” and “Call to Action.” Summers said that city “can’t afford to take things for granted that this governor and this legislature have our best interests in mind.” “They don’t,” he added. Last year, Lakewood City Council …
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Tamara Bako
12:32 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
May I make a suggestion. Since Facebook reaches so many I think they should provide a link to it. Since so many cities have pages they may be able to reach more of them and more quickly. more ›