[UHNA] Re: Graffitti in University Heights
- From: "Buddy" <kemerson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 23:49:18 -0400
--- University Hights Neighborhood Association - NET Message ---------------
Judy,
Buddy frequents Riddle Road Market along with several of the residents of
our street on a fairly regular basis. I was just in your store over the
weekend. I have heard of the good things you both bring to the community in
our monthly meetings. This is the first I have heard about the detail
police officer for the market. Yes, it is a good thing to have that
presence known so any people up to no good know we mean business about crime
in our neighborhood........ Thanks for everything you do.
D
. ----- Original Message -----
From: "Judy Ashton" <bigash@xxxxxxxx>
To: <uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <david.pepper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 10:07 PM
Subject: [UHNA] Re: Graffitti in University Heights
> --- University Hights Neighborhood Association - NET
Message ---------------
>
> Donna,
>
> I'd like to add that a possible reason crime has somewhat subsided in our
> area is that John Ashton, owner of the Riddle Road Market, has hired a
> detail police officer at night to keep the neighborhood safe. As you may
> have heard, The Market has been robbed twice at gun point. He also has a
> vested interest in keeping our community safe, as well as his employees.
I'd
> also like to add that this expense is more costly than his monthly store
> rent. John has built a good rapport with his customer base, who often call
> him when suspicious activity occurs. John has been commended for going the
> extra mile for this neighborhood, in keeping the criminal element aware
that
> police are in the neighborhood, and that we are all watching! The best
way
> the neighborhood can show their appreciation for this hard-working
> businessman is to patronize the store! I believe the neighborhood does
> benefit from having a uniformed Cincinnati Police officer right in the
> neighborhood! It's nice that we all stick together! We, too, have lived
here
> a long time. And we certainly appreciate the safety efforts of the
> neighborhood association.
>
> Judy Ashton
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Buddy" <kemerson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <david.pepper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:13 PM
> Subject: [UHNA] Graffitti in University Heights
>
>
> > --- University Hights Neighborhood Association - NET
> > Message ---------------
> >
> > Mr. Pepper,
> > My name is Donna Emerson and last year I visited your office and voiced
> > concerns about the University Heights area. Therese Hunolt was also in
> > the meeting. We talked about the recent ATM robberies in the area, cars
> > being broken into along Riddle Road, setting up block watches for the
> > neighborhood and graffitti just to name a few.
> >
> > I am happy to say the ATM robberies have subsided and I have not noticed
> > quite as many cars being vandalized. There are now blockwatch signs up
on
> > Riddle View and Riddle Crest Lane and at Foulke and Marshall Avenues.The
> > one thing I have noticed in the area is a high rate of graffitti. I
have
> > called and emailed the city website stating specific areas on Riddle
Road,
> > Marshall Avenue / both ends, Coy Field, Probasco Street and McMicken
> > Avenues since January, 2005 and have been told that they are dealing
with
> > snow, flooding, only two person crews for the entire city and can't get
to
> > it answers. I have been told second hand that they are more or less
> > disbanding the graffitti unit because of city budget cuts.
> >
> > David, I pay city taxes and expect to feel safe and secure in my own
> > neighborhood. The graffitti to me signifies gang or drug related
messages
> > and activity. It also degrades the properties in our community. I
belong
> > to CUF and we also have a group that we have formed called the
University
> > Heights Neighborhood Association. As a group, we are committed to
keeping
> > this neighborhood a place we call home and want to continue to live
here.
> > I have been a lifelong resident of this very community and have a vested
> > interest just like everyone else that lives here. I would like to
> > continue to reside in University Heights...............
> >
> > Perhaps, calling on you today will help to get the ball rolling before
> > more of my neighbors decide it just isn't worth living in the city
> > anymore. I am looking to you today because I know that you care and
that
> > you will be looking for my vote in the coming election for mayor. Please
> > help University Heights!!!
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Donna J. Emerson
> > kemerson@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
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