Had a great conversation with an active Citizen this past week. His hypothesis: the Village, especially the historic district, faces much risk and turmoil over the next 15 years. The historic district isn't maintained like other Districts. And it needs more TLC.
One way to address this, he argued, was creating a City Manager role. Mainly to write Grants, this person would "pay for himself", and would tap into a stream of financing we haven't seen in a long time, if ever.
I think the idea has merit. But maybe a part time role, to prove the concept without the huge salary/benefits cost. I think that historic neighborhoods are worth preserving, and I bet Ohio, the Federal Govt would agree.
This is a worthy idea I'd like to further explore.
Cortney
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City manager is a great idea but I think Mariemont would best be served by an Economic Development Director, one that could mold and guide a development strategy for Mariemont. Increase or tax base and move us into the future, maybe kicking and screaming but holding on to the past is contrary to the vision of Mary Emery. History need not be destroyed when advancing community goals, aesthetics and integrity should not be abandoned. We can maintain the spirit of Mary Emery's original plan and her forward thinking approach to development and improve our economic future as well.
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