West End Community Council PO. Box 14424 Cincinnati, OH 45250 Email: corr-secretary wecc@hotmail.com February 9, 2018 Statement from the WECC Executive Board regarding FC Cincinnati There has been significant attention to recent developments in the West End with respect to FC Cincinnati (FCC). Given the history of the West End, this is an emotional and sensitive subject for many. We wish to assure West End residents and concerned citizens of the great City of Cincinnati that the leadership of the West End Community Council (WECC) has established the necessary relationship to fully engage with FCC. As a community council representing the West End, we are aware of the concerns that face residents, schools, businesses and the entire West End community. Community engagement is a priority for the WECC. We remain committed to an Open process for the community and FCC to explore the potential for the stadium. . We appreciate the interest and desires of organizations and concerned citizens external to the West End in providing input to the potential FCC stadium and its impact. We respectfully request that the WECC and West End community be allowed to represent the views and desires of our residents. Res ectf lly, A. ake - President of the West End Community Council