Testimony

to Cleveland City Council

on Foreclosures

 

On February 27th, 2008, David Rothstein testified before Cleveland City Council on the continuing foreclosure crisis in Greater Cleveland. Also in attendance were representatives from Senator Hilary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama's Democratic Primary campaigns. Rothstein spoke about the spread of foreclosures (both in the city and the suburbs), the underlying reasons why the trend is one of expansion, and the effects of foreclosures on families and cities. His testimony ended with recommendations for stemming the tide and mitigating the consequences of the current crisis.

 

Read the full testimony

 

Read Foreclosure Growth in Ohio 2007

 

Read Foreclosures in Cuyahoga County Communities

 

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Cleveland forum on foreclosure trend is timed to Ohio primary

The Associated Press, February 27, 08

 

Candidate reps get earful on housing mess

Crain's Cleveland Business, February 27, 08

 

2/28/2008

 

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