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