Woman bidder blocked on Lorain sidewalk project case
Amherst wrecking contractor Kathy Buchs claims she was barred from bidding Lorain downtown Broadway Avenue sidewalks because she is a woman. City official Frank Mason said HUD rules define minorities as racial groups and do not include women, though HUD has a separate category for women owned firms. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee only authorized a letter explaining HUD categories and rights of appeal, with a 10 day window after bid opening to appeal to HUD.
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Kathy Buchs
The
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HUD
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Buchs
Mbe’s
Frank Finegold
Columbus
Mason and
Gustavo Nunez
Cuyahoga funds training for nuclear disaster response
Cuyahoga County commissioners approve up to 400000 to equip and train 300 firefighters for hazardous materials and nuclear waste incidents. The first phase includes a 40 hour course at the Cleveland Fire Academy and mutual aid goals. Proposals seek vendors. officials pursue federal state and private funds. A separate suit seeks to halt nuclear waste shipments until local fire readiness improves.
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Northeast Ohio Fire Chiefs Association
Cleveland Fire Academy
Buy Ohio law spurs job fears and cross state hits
Gov. Celeste defends the Buy Ohio law amid a Minnesotan push for retaliation over protectionist policies. The program also features James Alland criticizing Buy Minnesota as a beggar thy neighbor move while noting border commerce and job retention debates across states.
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Columbus
Richard Celeste
Ohio
Minnesota
Celeste
MacNeil-Lehrer
Senate
James Alland
Alland
Beav er Park crossing Lorain trains to slow down
Lorain City Council will ask the Norfolk and Western railroad to limit crossing speeds to 15 mph at Beaver Park Crossing and require whistles on approach. The Streets and Sidewalks Committee heard progress reports on acquiring the crossing, which has seen fatalities, and noted six to eight weeks to survey the private property before land dedication for gates and lights. Dr Roy Schaeffer, president of the owning company, offered to dedicate land for funding. The council tied on priority to groundwork for takeover, seeks property description, and whether sewering or other services are needed.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Beaver Park Crossing
Council
Roy Schaeffer
Donald Gleisner
Engineering Department
Teater eyes Watt job in Interior Department bid
Former Ohio Natural Resources Director Robert Teater says he is interested in replacing Interior Secretary James Watt. He says he has talked with several people and is a candidate, though Ohio Republicans doubt he can secure the nomination.
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Robert Teater
James Watt
Teater
Ohio
White House
United States
Mississippi River
Citizen-Journal
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Reagan
U. S Farmers Home Administration
Bernard Chupka
Congress
Elyria Board Opposes State Tax Rollback Proposals
The Elyria Board of Education adopted a resolution opposing Issues 2 and 3 from the Committee to Stop Excessive Taxation. The 3–0 vote cites harm to Ohio schools and essential services, warning Elyria could lose more state funds if the rollback passes. President Couch was absent. Moreno arrived after the vote.
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Elyria Board of Education
Calvin Leader
Ohio
Robert Repas
James Couch
Sonya Moreno
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Wisconsin
Rudy Perpich
North Dakota
Allen Olson
Aland
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Ohio Department of Transportation
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