MANSFIELD — 2nd Ward Councilwoman Cheryl Meier’s words echoed around Mansfield City Council chambers on Wednesday evening, likely representing the feelings of her lawmaking peers. It was as if council members were standing around and looking down into the huge hole at the former YMCA site at 455 Park Ave. West, watching $600,000 sink into […]
PRIDE funds
Mansfield City Council appropriates $282,047 to PRIDE demolition fund
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council passed legislation Tuesday appropriating $282,047 into the city’s PRIDE demolition fund budget. The request from Mayor Jodie Perry will help the Richland County Land Bank cover costs associated with the former YMCA building demolition, initially completed five years ago, on Park Avenue West. However, Perry said legislation passed by council […]
Mansfield City Council may pay another $282,047 to clean up former YMCA site
MANSFIELD — The former YMCA property is returning to Mansfield City Council. Local lawmakers are expected to discuss a request from Mayor Jodie Perry to appropriate $282,047 from the city’s PRIDE fund to help the Richland County Land Bank cover costs associated with a building demolition initially completed five years ago. The legislation is not […]