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Donna Rote <br />From: <br />Sent: <br />To: <br />Subject: <br />Hello All, <br />Donald Rerko <br />Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:09 PM <br />'Donna Rote ;'John J. Lasko Jr.'; 'Melissa Meredith'; 'Malone Greg'; <br />'Ralph Bohlmann ; 'Williamson Angela ; 'Cotner <br />James' <br />11/12/08 Planning Meeting <br />I am sorry but I can not make the meeting tonight. <br />I would however lice this statement'to be part of the meeting. <br />CEIVE <br />NOV i z zoos <br />PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br />This is in reference to Ordinance 2008-131: <br />An ordinance providing, for the amendment of section 1127.04 of the Zoning Code of <br />the City of North Olmsted to provide for voter approval by majority of electors within <br />the ward of any Zoning or Rezoning from Single Family to Residential Cluster District. <br />I, feel this Ordinance is not in the best interest of the City of North Olmsted. This would <br />not represent the residents well. This Ordinance would foster a decision by only the <br />residents that would typically be opposed to the change. (Not in my backyard). <br />The residents of North Olmsted elect officials to represent them AND to be strong leaders <br />to do what is best for the City. Sometimes doing what is'right does not always get you <br />votes. That is the difficulty with being a strong political leader. Residents do not understand <br />every issue that leads up to a final decision. They also will not have an unbiased decision if <br />it is perceived to have a negative affect on them. It is impossible to have the residents be <br />informed of each and every element for a decision due to time and cost restraints. This is <br />why we elect LEADERS to make responsible decisions. <br />We must loolc at each issue holistically on an individual basis. Officials need to bring in <br />experts to provide information to assist them in an informed decision. We can not rely on <br />rumors or perceptions to make a decision. Nor can we make a decision based on how <br />vocal a few people may be on an issue. <br />As a resident of North Olmsted and a Planning Commission member, it is my <br />strong opinion that this Ordinance would not be helpful to the City. <br />Transferring this responsibility front the City's leaders to the residents is only beneficial for <br />weak leaders. A leader should be able to guide the vote from other City officials based on <br />facts related to the issue. If they can not do this, I feel they are not well informed about the <br />issue. <br />Don Rerlco <br />5