Committee outlines format and data needs for upcoming deer-population public hearing

The Cleveland Heights Public Safety and Health Committee on April 22 outlined format and information needs for a public hearing on the city—s deer population and potential management options, scheduled for next week at 6:00 p.m.

Committee members said they want the hearing framed as an inquiry into the deer population rather than as a presumption that a management program is required. The planned two-hour session will allocate the first hour to expert presentations and the second hour to questions and public comment, with a three-minute time limit for individual speakers and a sign-up sheet to organize comments.

The committ…