Sunny M. Simon for District 11, Cuyahoga County Council

District 11 County Councilwoman Sunny Simon today issued the below statement:
“The brutal massacre of Jewish civilians must be condemned as a crime against humanity. There is no place for these violent acts in civilized society. This cycle of violence is heartbreaking and calls for long-term peace must continue with unyielding determination.”

I am proud to support Milestones .

County Councilwoman Sunny Simon Sponsors Legislation to Support Milestones Autism Resources... Cuyahoga County Council approves funding of $100,000 that will be allocated over a two-year period to support the Milestones Autism Resources’ Parent Coaching Capacity Building Initiative for Children and Families Impacted by Autism. As the primary sponsor of this program initiative, County Councilw…

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I am proud to have sponsored the legislation for this transformational project.

Euclid lakefront project worthy of county dollars: editorial A planned lakefront boardwalk in Euclid is another welcome waterfront upgrade in the Cleveland area that will allow more people to enjoy Lake Erie, the editorial board writes.

Cuyahoga County launches program that would raise up to $120 million for energy efficiency... Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish hopes to attract more than $100 million in private financing for energy efficiency upgrades, through a newly launched county program.

Please join me as a am hosting a community meeting for residents interested in discussing the preservation of the William E. Telling Mansion in South Euclid on April 4, 2013

The community meeting will be held at the South Euclid City Hall, 1349 South Green Road, South Euclid, Ohio 44121 in the Community Room at 7:00 PM.

Please join me for a District 11 townhall event Tuesday, June 5th, from 7-8:30pm at the Euclid Lakefront Community Center, located at One Bliss Lane in Euclid. Fiscal Officer Wade Steen will present an update on the County’s 2012 property reappraisal process and Director Larry Benders will present on the County’s economic development plans. I will also engage in a question and answer session following the updates. All are invited and I look forward to seeing you!

Last night I was on Feagler & Friends discussing county council. Check it out!

Feagler & Friends: County Councilwoman Sunny Simon Mr. Feagler interviews vice-president of Cuyahoga County Council; roundtable on politics & pit bulls.

Let's put Cuyahoga County on par with other major counties who have a strong commitment to sustainability.

Cuyahoga County Council could consider charging for plastic bags, in first general law proposal A Cuyahoga County councilwoman wants to make people pay for plastic shopping bags. But first the council must find out if it has the power to enact such far-reaching laws.

I am proud to say this legislation passed at last night's council meeting. "This is the first step to be more inclusive," Council Vice President Sunny Simon, who introduced the legislation, said afterward. "They have a choice to get married. This particular group has no choice."

Cuyahoga County approves domestic partner benefits The council voted 6-4 Tuesday to give health care benefits to the children of gay couples, a benefit they do not give to the children of unmarried heterosexual couples.

I would like to congratulate my friend who will succeed me for the South Euclid Council at-large position-Marty Gelfand! Congratulations Marty on a hard-fought victory!

Marty Gelfand edges incumbent Tony Caroscio in South Euclid City Council at-large race; David Miller While Council President David Miller was the top vote-getter and fellow office holder Dennis Fiorelli was also returned to his City Council at-large seat on Nov. 8, it was the race for the third at-large seat that was a nail biter. Lawyer Marty Gelfand, running for office for the first time, gaine...