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Residents, candidates and activists urge council to block proposed gas station at former CVS lot and consider a city purchase for a fire station
Summary
Several public commenters urged Cleveland City Council to oppose zoning changes that would allow a gas station at 122 Madison Avenue and reiterated neighborhood support for a city purchase to build a fire station, citing safety concerns and the owners' track record.
Paula Furst, a resident from Ward 11, told council that neighbors and local elected officials support a city purchase of the former CVS site at 122 Madison Avenue for a new fire station and asked council to object to proposed zoning that would permit a gas station. Furst said a city offer made in February for $725,000 remains unaccepted and accused the property owners of keeping the building vacant since late 2023. She said the owners have argued in court that…
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