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Residents press records request, offer business support and ask about hilltop cleanup at public forum
Summary
At public forum, Cookie West raised a denied EMS/fire records request citing HIPAA and Ohio statutes; Law Director Costa Mastros said he would re-review the materials. Other residents offered downtown business support, thanked the mayor for a memorial flag, promoted church events, and asked about cleanup plans for LaBelle and Pleasant Heights.
During public forum, Cookie (Alex) West asked why an EMS/fire report requested by her sister was denied; she cited HIPAA and Ohio Revised Code provisions that she believes entitle next-of-kin access to certain records. Law Director Costa Mastros explained his reasoning for declining the request on HIPAA grounds but told Ms. West he would re-check the materials and follow up. "I will... look over all the information she provided and would reach out to her with any information I found," Mastros said.
Other public commenters included Andrew Morris, who identified himself as Executive Director of the Downtown Steubenville Business Association and offered downtown business support; Marc Gregory, who thanked the mayor for lowering the flag for the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson; Jeffrey Hawkins, who invited the public to weekly March Madness services at Mount Carmel Community Baptist Church; and Michelle Mullins, who asked whether there are planned cleanup programs for LaBelle and Pleasant Heights. Mayor Petrella said plans are 'in the works' and staff will follow up.
