Election Results and news:

• Bentayou, Frank. Ghost of Issue 47 still haunting West End. The Plain Dealer, February 12, 2004.
• Hunaday, Paul. Vote to repeal West End blight designation. The Plain Dealer, February 4, 2004.
• Sartin, V. David. Lakewood unlikely to defend label. The Plain Dealer, January 27, 2004.
• Gross, Jen. 'Blight' lawsuit filed by owner. Lakewood Sun Post, January 22, 2004.
• Gross, Jen. CenterPoint still looking at West End. Lakewood Sun Post, January 15, 2004.
• Trickey, Erick. How the West End Was Won. Cleveland Magazine, January, 2004.
• Sartin, V. David. West End developer cancels offer to buy land. The Plain Dealer, January 12, 2004.
• Sartin, V. David. Converting apartments to suites is backup plan for West End. The Plain Dealer, January 6, 2004.
• Gross, Jen. Almost $100,000 spent on campaign. Lakewood Sun Post, January 1, 2004.
• Unofficial final recount of Lakewood West End vote: Issue fails. WKYC.com. December 5, 2003.
• Sartin, V. David. West End still loses by 47 votes in recount. The Plain Dealer, December 5, 2003.
• Gross, Jen. So far, results still defeat for West End. Lakewood Sun Post, November 27, 2003.
• Sartin, V. David. Strike two for West End proposal. The Plain Dealer, November 22, 2003.
• It's certified: West End redevelopment fails in Lakewood. WKYC.com. November 21, 2003.
• Gill, Michael. Column. After The Rust: Lakewood's Future. Cleveland Free Times, November 12, 2003.
• Gross, Jen. Both sides are waiting for recount. Lakewood Sun Post, November 13, 2003.
• Sartin, V. David. Elections Board chairman has ties to West End. November 12, 2003.
• Sartin, V. David. Study links income to West End vote. The Plain Dealer, November 10, 2003.
• Sartin, V. David. 600 votes still to count from Lakewood election. The Plain Dealer, November 8, 2003.
• Ott, Thomas. Eminent domain is down but not dead. The Plain Dealer, November 7, 2003.
• Gross, Jen. Recount, task force expected. The Plain Dealer, November 6, 2003.
• Prendergast, Ken. 'Influence' charge made. Lakewood Sun Post, November 6, 2003.
• Sartin, V. David. Recount on project likely; mayor loses. The Plain Dealer, November 5, 2003.
• Editorial. The debate has only begun. Cleveland Free Times, November 5, 2003.
• O'Mara, Michael. Lakewood nixes West End development; George wins mayoral race. WKYC.com, November 4, 2003-.

Local Government

• City of Lakewood - Lakewood Proposed West End Project
• Ballot language: Issues 47 and 48

Local Grassroots Organizations

• The Campaign for Lakewood's Future!
• Committee for Lakewood
• Scenic-Park.org

Local Media

• Lakewood Buzz
• Cleveland.com (Plain Dealer)
• The Cleveland Free Times
• Cleveland Magazine
• IndyMedia Center
• Scene
• Sun Newspapers - see the West Story Menu

Books, Documents, Reports: Unless otherwise noted or linked, these materials are available for review at the Main Library Second Floor Reference Desk.

D. B. Hartt, Inc. and Square One, Inc. Community Development Plan for the West End District, Vol. I Determination and Actions. Amended and Adopted by Lakewood City Council on December 16, 2002 (Ord. 146-02). D.B. Hartt, Inc., July 25, 2002. (Vol. II Determination and Actions is available for review at the City of Lakewood Department of Planning & Development, City Hall.)

PRISM Financial Solutions. City of Lakewood West End Development Financing Plan Review.

Berliner, Dana. Public Power, Private Gain: A Five-Year, State-By-State Report Examining the Abuse of Eminent Domain. Institute for Justice, 2003.

Main Street Connections, LLC. Northeast Ohio First Suburbs Consortium Economic Revitalization Initiative. City of Lakewood. Final Report: Community Specific Recommendations. See also: Executive Summary.

Presentation to Moody's Investors Service by Lakewood, Ohio in Conjunction With the City's $8,700,000 General Obligation Bond Issue, Series 2003. City of Lakewood, April 3, 2003.

Wagner, Daniel G. Addressing the Difficulties of Inner-Ring Suburbs: A Case Study of Lakewood, Ohio. (Senior Problem presented to the School of Planning, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, University of Cincinnati, May 30, 2002). See also: pdf version [1.14MB].

Redeveloping Lakewood, The West End Project. Dan Slife, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, CSU. See also: pdf version.

The Rise and Fall of The Shops at West End. Stephen Gross, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, CSU. See also: pdf version.

Lakewood City Council Minutes: May 20, 2002; Jul. 30, 2002; Oct. 7, 2002; Dec. 2, 2002; Dec. 16, 2002; Mar. 17, 2003; Apr. 21, 2003; May 5, 2003; May 19, 2003; Jun. 2, 2003; Jun. 16, 2003; Jul. 21, 2003; Sep. 2, 2003.

Pre-Election Media/Web Citations:

• Kropko, M.R. (AP Writer) Voters face hot property issue in Lakewood. Morning Journal, November 2, 2003.
• Gross, Jen. West End info not all facts; Several rumors are circulating. Lakewood Sun Post, October 30, 2003.
• Gross, Jen. Issue to decide path of projects. Lakewood Sun Post, October 30, 2003.
• White, Stephen. West End interference alleged. WestLife (Lakewood Life), October 29, 2003.
• White, Stephen. West End vote will impact $25 million Rockport Square development. WestLife (Lakewood Life), October 29, 2003.
• White, Stephen. Candidates' West End views dominate discussions as election looms. WestLife (Lakewood Life), October 29, 2003.
• Lakewood at a crossroads. Editorial. WestLife (Lakewood Life), October 29, 2003.
• Sartin, V. David. West End development big issue in council races. The Plain Dealer, October 26, 2003.
• Eminent domain policy angers some.
• Sartin, V. David. The Argument Over West End. The Plain Dealer, October 25, 2003.
• Sartin, V. David. Woman who wishes to sell says she is being held hostage. The Plain Dealer, October 25, 2003.
• Gross, Jen. West End debate peaking. Lakewood Sun Post, October 23, 2003.
• Don't bend for West End. Editorial. Lakewood Sun Post, October 23, 2003.
• Issue 48 too restrictive. Editorial. Lakewood Sun Post, October 23, 2003. See also Letters in this issue.
• Calfee, Lisa. 48 would foce voter OK for renewal. Lakewood News Times, October 23, 2003.
• Issue 47 supporters stage rally near proposed West End site. Lakewood News Times, October 23, 2003.
• For Lakewood's future. Editorial. The Plain Dealer, October 19, 2003.
• Using scare tactics to trick Lakewood voters. Letters to the Editor. The Plain Dealer,October 19, 2003.
• Breckenridge, Tom. West End project gets new support. The Plain Dealer, October 19, 2003.
• City progress group endorses West End project unanimously. Lakewood News Times, October 16, 2003.
• Miklosovic, Brad. Stealing for the West End. Corner Cubicle column. WestLife (Lakewood Life), October 15, 2003.
• Bier, Thomas. Lakewood's dilemma. The Plain Dealer, October 14, 2003.
• Adler, Jonathan H. There's no justification for seizing private property. The Plain Dealer, October 14, 2003.
• From one Lakewood neighbor to another. Letters to the Editor, The Plain Dealer, October 13, 2003.
• Townsend, Angela. Experts see hard choices in revitalizing Cleveland. The Plain Dealer, October 10, 2003.
• V. David Sartin. Forum speakers debate merits of West End development plan. The Plain Dealer, October 9, 2003.
• Gill, Michael. City Chatter: More Projects on Lakewood's Horizon? Cleveland Free Times, October 8, 2003.
• Does the West End justify the means? Letters to the Editor, The Plain Dealer, October 5, 2003.
• Ott, Thomas. ‘Smart growth’ support growing. The Plain Dealer, October 5, 2003.
• Eric Ernst. Threat of eminent domain in Murdock Village follows national pattern. Sarasota Herald-Tribune, October 3, 2003.
• Abusing the power of eminent domain. Letters to the Editor, The Plain Dealer, October 1, 2003.
• O’Malley, Michael . Board questions referendum challenge: Panel unsure of own authority in case. The Plain Dealer, October 1, 2003.
• Gill, Michael. Emotional reality vacuum: 60 Minutes offers one-sided take on Lakewood development fight. Cleveland Free Times, Oct. 1, 2003 (reprinted in pdf format at Campaign for Lakewood's Future)
• Melby, Jan. Eminent Domain Abuse in Lakewood, The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions, September 30, 2003.
• WCBS 880: Eminent Domain. A 60 Minutes Special Report, New York, CBS, September 28, 2003.
• Eminent Domain. 60 Minutes, CBS News, September 26, 2003. Also: 60 Minutes (CBS News), September 28, 2003.
• Guevara, Damian. 2 challenge Lakewood referendum. The Plain Dealer, September 27, 2003.
• Coolidge, Sharon. Norwood holdouts fight back. The Cincinnati Enquirer, September 24, 2003.
• Neighbor vs. Neighbor: Lakewood's West End Development. WCPN, aired September 23, 2003.
• Lakewood mayor. Editorial (Election endorsement), The Cleveland Plain Dealer, September 15, 2003.
• Paeth, Greg. Legal Remedy: Cleveland lawsuit holds clues to eminent domain battle. The Cincinnati Post, August 20, 2003.
• It Ain't So, Lakewood uses bogus stats to make its case. Scene Magazine, July 9, 2003.
• Reverse Robin Hood. Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 1, 2003.
• Harrop, Froma. Eminent domain for fat cats - The little people fight despotism. Providence Journal, June 29, 2003.
• Kotz, Pete. Stealing Home: Lakewood officials find they're unsuited for the strong-arm game. Scene Magazine, June 25, 2003.
• Blaine Harden. In Ohio, A Test For Eminent Domain, The Washington Post, June 22, 2003.
• Eminent Domain in Lakewood. WCPN Aired June 13, 2003
• Vela, Susan. Norwood watches other blight battle. The Cincinnati Enquirer, June 3, 2003.
• Stephens, Steve. "Blighted" label often hides ulterior motive. The Columbus Dispatch, June 2, 2003.
• Saleet, JoAnn. There's nothing blighted about the West End. The Plain Dealer, May 20, 2003.
• Ohio’s “City of Homes” Faces Wrecking Ball of Eminent Domain Abuse. Litigation Backgrounder, IJ Media Center, Institute For Justice, updated May 19, 2003.
• Lakewood Buzz Urges City Council to Vote "No" on Proposed West End Development Agreement May 19, 2003. Editorial. Lakewood Buzz.
• Marks, Alexandra. Eminent domain and private gain. Christian Science Monitor, May 9, 2003.
• End the West End. Opinion. Lakewood SunPost, Thursday, May 1, 2003.
• V. David Sartin, West End reports distorted, residents say. The Plain Dealer, April 22, 2003.
• Lakewood consultant to study West End plan. The Plain Dealer, January 15, 2003.
• How desperate is Lakewood for a makeover? The Plain Dealer, December 19, 2002.
• V. David Sartin. Lakewood moves to revitalize. The Plain Dealer, December 17, 2002.
• Vela, Susan Group promotes fights against eminent domain. The Cincinnati Enquirer, December 15, 2002.
• Sartin, V. David. Lakewood Leaders find that the best plan for West End is in the eye of the beholder. The Plain Dealer, December 13, 2002.
• Sartin, V. David. Plans aim to revive neighborhoods: Lakewood Targets West End for Development. The Plain Dealer, December 11, 2002.

Notes regarding citations:

• Back issues of the Plain Dealer and the Lakewood Sun Post are available at the Library.
• Select articles from The Plain Dealer and other Ohio newspapers are available online at the Library on the NewsBank database.