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Cleveland Heights council postpones vote on Cedar Road parcel sale after resident objections to engagement process
Summary
Council voted to postpone indefinitely Ordinance 063-2025, a proposed real estate purchase agreement covering roughly 0.54 acres at Cedar Road and South Overlook, after residents and several council members raised concerns about the city's public engagement and process.
On fourth reading the council considered Ordinance 063-2025, authorizing the mayor to execute a real estate purchase agreement for approximately 0.54 acres at South Overlook Road and Cedar Road (permanent parcel numbers cited in the ordinance). After extensive public comment and council discussion about the engagement process, Councilwoman Melody Larson moved to postpone the ordinance indefinitely; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call.
Residents who live near the site urged council to deny the sale or at least delay action so the parcel could be evaluated for public green space.…
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