Clevelander passionate about financial literacy & equitable housing. AKA @lalaloanland
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Kate Heffernan retweeted
Trump berates Zelensky, the leader of a democratic country courageously fighting Russian imperialism, while he allies himself with Putin, a dictator who started the bloodiest European war in 80 years.
Sorry, President Trump. We believe in democracy, not authoritarianism.
Kate Heffernan retweeted
1) United Healthcare is 8th largest company by revenue in the WORLD. It made $389B last year...$2B less than Apple. It made more money than Exon, Microsoft, Samsung, JPM
United Healthcare also denies 32% of its claims...highest among health insurer
Kate Heffernan retweeted
BREAKING: The FTC just banned non-compete agreements.
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule making it illegal for bosses to make workers sign noncompetes in any scenario, and voiding nearly all existing noncompetes.
This is a game changer for American workers.
Kate Heffernan retweeted
Issue 38 prioritizes building power in working class communities over building stadiums and luxury developments. It's time to build a future we can all be proud of!
#StreetsOverStadiums #YesOn38
Kate Heffernan retweeted
This is scary stuff!
And if you’ve been in Cleveland long enough, you know it’s from the same playbook of anti-Democratic tactics used to squash other citizen led movements — $15 min wage, Q Deal, CLASH.
Kate Heffernan retweeted
Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer tried to engineer last-minute talks b/w council and PB Cle to reduce annual $$ dedicated to PB, but they fell through.
Current amendment (which calls for 2% of city budget in 2027 and beyond) will go before voters in Nov. axios.com/local/cleveland/20…
Kate Heffernan retweeted
$160 million in public subsidies for Q Deal?
Cle City Council: THIS IS THE GREATEST DEAL IN HISTORY!
$285m for Progressive Field?
Council: THIS IS THE GREATEST DEAL IN HISTORY!
$5m for PB Cle?
Council: We cannot support because we take governing too seriously.
Kate Heffernan retweeted
Affordable housing is a big problem in Ohio, report finds clevescene.com/news/affordab…
Kate Heffernan retweeted
In 1892 W. J. Gordon gifted Gordon Park to the city of Cleveland in his will. If the city chose to accept the gift, they had to agree to certain conditions. The city was thrilled at how easy the conditions would be to meet and accepted the gift. They failed the very first one…
Cleveland Metroparks Announces $13 Million Gift from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation to Expand Park Access on Cleveland’s East Side. Read more at clevelandmetroparks.com/news. 👏
Kate Heffernan retweeted
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the chamber of commerce and other business groups like the Restaurant Association are not our friends y’all.
Kate Heffernan retweeted
While investments in infrastructure & bike lanes will benefit our community long term, construction can be rough on businesses. Frank's Falafel (1823 W 65th) has experienced a decline in customers due to roadway improvements. Consider visiting businesses on & around W 65th soon!
Kate Heffernan retweeted
Shontel Brown approved major contract, then contractor backed her campaign interc.pt/3shW5jh by @matthewccook5, @SceneSallard
Kate Heffernan retweeted
“Before there were more than five cases in the United States … (Trump) suspended all travel from China … Joe Biden opposed that decision," Mike Pence said.
Fact check: No, Trump did not ban all travel from China as the pandemic began
latimes.com/politics/story/2…
Kate Heffernan retweeted
“President Trump and I have a plan to improve healthcare and protect pre-existing conditions for every American," Mike Pence said at the #VPDebate.
Fact check: No, the Trump Administration isn’t protecting coverage for pre-existing medical conditions latimes.com/politics/story/2…
Kate Heffernan retweeted
And yet we are one of the most philanthropically rich cities. Charity does not equal justice, folks.
Kate Heffernan retweeted
We’ve got to leave it all out on the table folks. This is what comes next if we are unsuccessful👇 Hell, maybe this is what it still looks like even if Biden wins, but at least we have a fighting chance. Let me know if you are looking for ways to get involved!
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Kate Heffernan retweeted
A reminder that as the Cavs, along with Indians and Browns, announce a new alliance to encourage voting and equality, that Dan Gilbert threw a hissy fit when Cleveland citizens dared to try and put arena renovation subsidies to a vote on the ballot m.clevescene.com/scene-and-h…
Kate Heffernan retweeted
People look at me like I’m crazy when I say my master plumber makes $300 an hour 🤷🏾♀️. We need more skilled trades folks badly.
