🌱 County's Early Voting Update + Coffee With A Cop Event

Hello again, everybody! It's Saturday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections provided an early voting update on Friday. The update was provided by Anthony W. Perlatti, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Director. The purpose of the update was the dispel election myths surrounding the county's curbside ballot drop boxes and early in-person voting. Click to watch the full update. (Cleveland 19)
2. The Lakewood Police Department will be hosting a Coffee With A Cop event on Friday, Nov. 18. The Lakewood community will be able to ask neighborhood officers questions over coffee. This event is meant to strengthen the relationship between the department and the residents it is meant to serve. Coffee With A Cop will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Cove Community Center. (City of Lakewood)
3. Cuyahoga County voters will be answering a question on ballots for a proposed $2.7M property tax increase. The funds will be used by Cleveland Metroparks for maintenance, educational programs, public safety, and park access. The tax increase is "Issue 5" on the general election ballot for Cuyahoga County voters. (News 5 Cleveland)

Today in Lakewood:

• LECPTA Children's Book Drive At Lakewood High School (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Lakewood's trick-or-treating will be on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please be extra cautious while driving during that time. (City of Lakewood)
• Lakewood's Veterans Day Ceremony has been scheduled for Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakewood Park. Mark your calendar. (City of Lakewood)
• The City of Lakewood is currently hiring for a variety of open positions such as sewer maintenance crew and plant attendant. Click for the full list of open positions. (City of Lakewood)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll be back in your inbox Monday morning with a new update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.