Laura Hong, Cleveland Heights And A Failure To Communicate

Mike, Brook and A'marri talk with Laura Hong, partner at Tucker Ellis law firm and attorney with nearly 40 years of uninterrupted trial experience defending class action, mass and toxic tort, product, and commercial litigation about her plans if she were to be elected for Mayor of Cleveland Heights. As this is the Cleveland Real Estate Investor podcast and we are Cleveland Heights residents, our main priority is the current state of housing. City Hall has not been the least bit proactive in dealing with nearly 400 vacant houses and we need not only a change in code enforcement, but also a change in mindset of all Cleveland Heights residents. All this and more on the Cleveland Real Estate Investor Podcast.
1:45 Laura introduces herself as a Cleveland Heights resident of over 40 years and a seasoned attorney, explaining why she’s running for mayor—to fix the housing crisis and restore leadership.
5:00 Mike and Laura dive into the issue of vacant homes, criticizing the city's lack of a master plan and strategic code enforcement, and highlighting the economic impact of 400+ empty properties.
11:00 Laura supports eliminating point-of-sale inspections and stresses the need for smarter, more modern housing policies that help buyers and developers move efficiently.
20:30 Laura outlines her first 30 days as mayor: building trust with staff, setting a clear strategic direction, and focusing on reducing vacancy through fast, actionable plans.
34:45 The team explains how targeting a few neglected homes per block can raise property values, attract businesses, and help restore community pride in struggling areas.