Lakewood Projects Would Benefit From Capital Budget

LAKEWOOD, OH —State Rep. Mike Skindell announced this week that several institutions would benefit from the state's $2.1 billion capital appropriations budget.

Skindell, whose district includes Lakewood, noted that several of his constituents projects would receive funding under Senate Bill 310. In total, Cuyahoga County has been allotted nearly $24 million in the budget.

Here's which projects would receive funding in Skindell's district:

• $250,000 for the adaption reuse of the former Cove United Methodist Church Building. The city of Lakewood acquired the property and is planning to transform this beautiful structure into a multipurpose community center;
• $300,000 for the Beck Center for the Arts for renovations and additions of its current facility; and
• $150,000 for the Edna House for Women, which is recovery housing in Cleveland’s near west side.

“I am thrilled to see important projects included in the Capital Budget for greater Cleveland. These projects contribute to important assets in our community, whether they are cultural, recreational, social service or economic. I will continue the hard work of securing resources that add to the economic health and well-being of our community,” Skindell said.

Skindell also advocated for the following regional projects:

• $250,000 in funds for Cleveland Rape Crisis Centers
• $800,000 in funds for Cleveland MetroPark Zoo
• $250,000 in funds for Greater Cleveland Food Banks
• $2,250,000 in funds for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• $1,000,000 in funds for Cuyahoga County Mental Health Diversion Center

A full list of projects can be found online.