In the fall of 2005 Shaker
Square celebrated its 75th birthday with a new owner,
The Coral Company. Councilman Johnson has worked to
ensure that the Coral Company would make much needed
improvements to Shaker Square. New plans include an
amphitheater, an outdoor museum and upscale
condominiums.
Intent on creating job
opportunity, Kenneth Johnson has instituted computer training
programs citywide. He also initiated a volunteer ward
street cleaning/tree cutting/lot cutting program for
senior citizens and disabled residents.
Our councilman's track record
includes substantial achievements in developing
recreational programming throughout the city and in his own community. Since being elected
to City Council, he has instituted free overnight summer
and winter camping for Cleveland's young people. More
than 800 youngsters attend Camp George L. Forbes each
year as a result of Councilman Johnson's efforts. In
addition, he started a holiday basketball tournament
that attracts 450 participants annually. The tournament
led to the creation of basketball leagues at all
Cleveland recreation centers. One thousand youth now
participate each year. Last summer, a water park, which
Councilman Johnson was instrumental in building, opened
next to the Kenneth Johnson Recreation Center. Nearly
10,000 local children played at the water park during
its first year. Additional programs
started by Councilman Johnson include a fishing clinic
and a cross country skiing program. |