[UHNA] Re: Graffitti in University Heights
- From: "Judy Ashton" <bigash@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <david.pepper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 22:07:22 -0400
--- 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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