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noise. He fears that Council is opening up opportunities for abortion clinics to settle in Lakewood. He referenced the reality that two Council members are mayoral candidates and expressed concerns about abortion advocacy groups potentially donating to their campaigns. He asked the Council to focus on local issues and basic city services. Ms. Melissa Obodzinski of 1656 Cordova Ave. stated her support of Resolution 9071-19. She is proud of Council for putting this resolution forward and is active in helping victims of sexual violence. Ms. Lindsey Grdina of 1538 Woodward Ave. stated her support for Resolution 9071-19. She believes that the heart beat bill passed in the Ohio Senate is overly broad. She expressed concern that there are no protections for victims of rape or protections for mothers with non- viable pregnancies. She asked Council to support women in making their own healthcare decisions. Ms. Jennifer Jaketic of 1614 Ridgewood Ave. stated her support of Resolution 9071-19. She believes it is disservice to restrict the liberties of fellow humans before knowing their stories. She stated about 70% of Americans support safe and legal abortions for women. She added that the heart beat bill essentially erases that opportunity for women, along with Lakewood's Chapter 503 of the City Code. She stated that both laws defy the majority. Ms. Hannah Servedio of 12209 Clifton Blvd. stated her support of Resolution 9071-19 and asked that Council rescind Chapter 503 of the City Code. She works professionally to help provide women with reproductive healthcare services. She stated that there is already a pending challenge in the courts to Senate Bill 23 and that we must do more to challenge negative language around women's reproductive healthcare. Ms. Judy Wright of 1264 Arlington Rd. stated her support of Resolution 9071-19. She believes that Senate Bill 23 is dangerous and will negatively impact the physical and mental health of Lakewood residents. She asked that Council support Resolution 9071-19. Ms. Virginia Hanley of 2099 Warren Rd. stated her support for Senate Bill 23. She believes it will protect the right to life of unborn babies and that abortions will give women grief and pain for the rest of their lives. She believes the bill does not go far enough and that it should provide protections to the unborn from conception. Mr. Dan Bruce stated his support of Resolution 9071-19 and being proud of living in Lakewood. Ms. Doris Durica of Suburban West Right to Life stated her opposition to Resolution 9071- 19. She alluded to a film which argues against abortion and asked Council members to watch it.