Maple Heights, Ohio

== History == In 1935, the city created Maple Heights Transit to provide connections to Downtown Cleveland, crosstown service, and service for schools.

Built as one of the first large shopping centers, Southgate USA was dedicated in 1955, boasting over 80 retail stores, including JCPenney, Sears, and May Company.

== Notable people == Dale Mohorcic (1956–), former pitcher for the Texas Rangers Mary Oliver (1935–2019), American poet, Pulitzer Prize winner == References == == External ...

=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 26,156 people, 10,489 households, and 6,964 families living in the city.

In 2002, the GCRTA dedicated its Southgate Transit Center, serving as a connection between multiple bus lines between Downtown Cleveland, Bedford, Shaker Heights, East Cleveland...

=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 23,138 people, 9,515 households, and 6,035 families living in the city.

With deficit fund balances of over $2.8 million and defaults on 3 loan payments, Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost declared the City to be in fiscal emergency in February 2015.

Before the General Election in 2017, Council President and Councilmembers were elected every two years.

The City of Maple Heights has a municipal election on November 2, 2021 with Council President and Councilmembers for Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 up for election.