City Development – Page 2 – Reporting Public Policy

Reporting Public Policy

A Reporting Project of the Kent State University School of Media and Journalism

Cory York January 29, 2015June 17, 2015 0 Comments City Development, courthouse, downtown, Kent, ohio, Portage County

Former courthouse’s next chapter

City of Kent’s plans to redevelop By Danielle Hess With the January 7 release of a request for proposals, the

Michael Bratton December 4, 2014December 4, 2014 0 Comments bridget susel, City Development, Community, Empire Kent, Jenifer Jeney, Kent, Michael Bratton, Parking, parking meters

Plans for Parking Meters Raise Concerns for Some Downtown Kent Businesses

Finding a parking spot in downtown Kent can be difficult, so the City is installing parking meters to help free

Kaitlynn LeBeau November 23, 2014December 16, 2014 0 Comments Brimfield, City Development, costs, Fire Department, Meeting, meeting, new fire station, Safety, safety, taxes

Brimfield plans new fire department, raises safety and cost concerns

Anchor Intro: Brimfield Township residents discussed a new fire station at last night’s town hall meeting. Though many admitted the

Emily Crilley November 10, 2014October 19, 2015 0 Comments business, City Development, City of Kent, downtown kent, economic development, Economy, Kent, local businesses, ohio, redevelopment

The gap between downtown and East Main Street businesses

Group Members: Emily Crilley, Alicia Balog, Alaina Altieri, Megan Brown Walking through Downtown Kent, visitors can explore, eat and shop

Brian Ivey November 3, 2014 0 Comments City Development, Election, Ravenna

Ravenna Road Levy

Anchor Intro: A potential income tax hike is on the ballot in Ravenna. TV2’s Brian Ivey tells us what it’s

Mariam Makatsaria October 16, 2014 0 Comments City Development, Community, Ebola, Ebola in Portage County, Economy, kent, Kent, Kent City Council, kent city council, Kent Police Station, west main street bridge

Kent City Council addresses Ebola, talks five-year capital plan

Kent City Council met Wednesday to discuss several ordinances on its agenda and address the Ebola scare in Portage County.

Alicia Balog October 16, 2014June 20, 2015 0 Comments City Development, City of Kent, Kent, repair, repave, road construction, roads

City, contractor prepare to repave residential roads

by Alicia Balog Kent residents may want to add five or 10 minutes to their travel time for the next

Candace Monacelli October 16, 2014 0 Comments city council, City Development, Community, kent, Kent City Council, main street bridge, Parking, parking

City Council Meeting – October 15

Mayor Fiala held the City of Kent monthly city council meeting Wednesday evening, while TV2’s reporter Candace Monacelli looked into

Yujing You October 16, 2014 0 Comments City Development, Government, Ravenna

Ravenna City Council

Anchor intro: Ravenna City Council met last Monday night to discuss 23 ordinances. The majority of council members approved most of

Haley Phillippi October 14, 2014 0 Comments City Development, Kent, kent city council, Kent City Council, Roger Sidoti, west main street bridge

Kent City Council Approves Parallel Parking on West Main Street Bridge

Kent City Council met on Oct. 1st to discuss several issues; including passing a motion that allows parallel parking on