Politics & Government
POLL: Would You Like to See the Fairways Golf Course Become a Veterans Home?
Mayor David Held was quoted in an Akron Beacon Journal story this week, saying it was a great idea for North Canton. But what are your thoughts?
We posted a story last week from the Akron Beacon Journal that quoted North Canton saying the would be an ideal location for the state's third veterans home.
According to the Beacon, the veterans home would create 200 full-time jobs. That (job creation) is something the city has homed in on since the closing of the Hoover plant in 2008. Then, the city lost 2,400 jobs and 23 percent of its revenue.
City officials have discussed the Fairways much over the past year, too. In April, Held proposed , while council members to make it easier to sell or easier for the current operators to buy it.
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What we're asking for today is your opinion. Do you agree with Held? Is the Fairways of North Canton suited for a veterans home? What do you think the advantages or disadvantages are to that?
Join in on the poll and explain your answers in the comments section below.
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