🌱 Snow & Ice Control Plan + Lakewood Rep. Speaks On BOE Resolution

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Lakewood Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Rain tapering off. High: 45 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

1. Northeast Ohio will experience an "unseasonably cold and snowy" winter, according to the 2022-2023 Farmers’ Almanac. Luckily, Lakewood residents can now receive up to five gallons of rock salt for free under Lakewood's new snow and ice control plan. The plan also includes updated snow removal priority routes and maps, updated city signage regarding snow streets, additions to communication protocols, and more. (Cleveland.com)
2. Due to the continued growth of the "Pickleball craze," Lakewood is adding four new courts at Lakewood Park. The estimated $150,000 plan would convert the north tennis court into pickleball courts. Lakewood recently applied for $50,000 in Cuyahoga County Community Development Supplemental Grant funding to help fund the project. (Cleveland.com)
3. The Ohio State School Board of Education passed a resolution rebuking the Biden administration’s plan to incorporate LGBTQ+ protections into Title IX. Ohio Rep. Michael Skindell, D-Lakewood, sponsor of the currently pending Ohio Fairness Act, issued a statement calling the actions of the board "egregious and harmful." Skindell added that he supports "the important proposed federal rule changes to expand Title IX to protect transgender students from discrimination." (The Center Square)

Today in Lakewood:

• Drop In And Play At Lakewood Family Room, Cove Community Center (9:00 AM)
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever At Beck Center For The Arts (9:30 AM)
• After School Drop In At Lakewood Family Room, Cove Community Center (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The latest Lakewood e-newsletter is available. Click here to read Mayor George's letter about sewer system infrastructure improvements and the formalization of the Integrated Wet Weather Improvement Plan (IIWWIP). (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
• Lakewood High School sophomores Ava Watts and Iris Wright shared their Civil Rights History journey with classmates. They shared their experiences via a slideshow with the Lakewood High School History Club. (Cleveland.com)
• The Lakewood Public Library is featuring a number of important Ukrainian films, speakers, and folk musicians to create awareness of the unique history and cultural achievements of Ukraine. View the link to see the upcoming Dear Ukraine events and programs. (Lakewood Public Library)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.