By encouraging investment to shift from old places to new ones, the state violates property rights of people who own old buildings. In effect, the state is engaged in takings without compensation for loss.
It’s time we built a high-speed rail system connecting Cleveland-Columbus-Cincinnati. It’s time we fund our transit systems to be strong competitors to the car. It’s time we invested in Complete Streets (like the Euclid Corridor). It’s time we fixed our potholes. It’s time we stopped building new highways to nowhere. It’s time we had a real conversation about investing in a transportation system that recognizes climate change, peak oil, and sustainable solutions.
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In 2007, the Cleveland Chapter of the American Jewish Committee formed an Energy Task Force to focus locally on advocacy, education, and grass roots efforts on energy security and the environment.
Representatives from 14 local Jewish organizations and from local environmental groups including GreenCityBlueLake Institute are meeting regularly as part of the task force.
For more information, contact Ms. Lee C. Shapiro, area director, Cleveland Chapter American Jewish Committee (216) 781-6035
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