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Candidates back pro‑business approach; say hotel and DORA could boost downtown if safety and rules are in place
Summary
John Coyne and Jim Shields said Medina should remain open to new businesses, support one‑stop permitting and use incentives to attract employers. Both candidates supported studying a city DORA and said existing short‑term rental rules near the square should be enforced.
Both mayoral candidates said Medina should play an active role in encouraging economic development while removing obstacles for businesses to open or expand.
Jim Shields described an approach of convening city departments to solve permitting or infrastructure obstacles. "If there is an obstacle, figure out the solution," Shields said, citing a recent effort to bring plumbing review…
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