Contact Your Representatives & attend key meetings
The Shaker Lakes Parklands and Doan Brook are at risk. Your calls, emails, personal appearances, and letters can help pause the project and create a thoughtful plan that protects these irreplaceable trees, wetlands, and paths for future generations.
Reach out to your local leaders. Ask them to pause the Shaker Lakes Project and commit to a transparent, community-informed plan for the Parklands.
Call, write, email TODAY. Ask our leaders to pause the Shaker Lakes Project and commit to a transparent, community-driven plan that protects the Doan Brook Parklands.
Sample Letter TO help get you started
Here’s a start. Copy and personalize this message in your email or handwritten letter:
Dear [Name],
Shaker Lakes and the surrounding parklands have been a huge and historic part of Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights and surrounding areas for over 150 years. That history and the beauty of our forest in the city is being threatened with a plan that includes draining the lakes and removing over 1,000 trees. I am asking that we pause the project and consider alternative plans. With community involvement, I’m sure we can discover a way to solve any existing problems while still preserving the lakes, the trees and the wildlife that add so much to our communities.
Sincerely, [Your name and city]
Who to Contact in Cleveland Heights
Mayor Jim Petras
40 Severance Circle, 44118
jpetras@clevelandheights.gov
216-291-3737
Council President Tony Cuda
tcuda@clevelandheights.gov
440-667-7843
Councilperson Gail Larson
glarson@clevelandheights.gov
253-691-2714
Councilperson Craig Cobb
ccobb@clevelandheights.gov
216-630-8934
Councilperson Jessica Cohen
jcohen@clevelandheights.gov
Councilperson Joe DeWitt-Foy
jdewittfoy@clevelandheights.gov
Councilperson Jim Posch
jposch@clevelandheights.gov
Councilperson Sarah Stone
shstone@clevelandheights.gov
Clerk of Council Addie Balester
216-291-2304
Who to Contact in Shaker Heights
Mayor and Council President David E. Weiss
3400 Lee Rd, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
mayor@shakerheightsoh.gov
216-491-1410
Councilperson Carmella Williams
carmellaforshaker@gmail.com
216-338-9095
Councilperson Kim Bixenstine
kim.bixenstine@shakerheightsoh.gov
216-287-4324
Councilperson Orlando Alvarez Jr.
orlando.alvarez@shakerheightsoh.gov
216-565-9471
Councilperson Peter Chengelis
peter.chengelis@shakerheighsoh.gov
216-243-7409
Councilperson Tenille N. Kaus
tenillenk@gmail.com
216-647-6879
Councilperson Nancy Moore
nrmoore1949@gmail.com
216-509-3037
OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS NEED TO SEE THAT WE’RE PAYING ATTENTION.
ATTEND Public Meetings!
Your presence at council meetings sends a message signatures alone cannot. Show up, be counted, and make your concerns heard by those who’ve been charged with stewardship of the Parklands.
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