CLEVELAND – Recently, East Cleveland City Council presented an ordinance to the City of Cleveland to start merger discussions.
Cleveland City Council president Kevin Kelley rejected the proposal, but said he is still open to talks about a future merger.
“Our Council will take no action under the conditions proposed by the East Cleveland City Council,” Kelley said in a release.
In the proposal, East Cleveland named 3 commissioners to represent the city in merger negotiations.
“I am committed to continue discussing ways toward a possible merger with East Cleveland,” Kelley said. “But any movement must be fair and feasible to both cities.”
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