Frank Jackson will not seek another term as Cleveland s mayor
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Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson on Thursday, May 6, announced he will not seek a fifth term.
Frank G. Jackson, Cleveland s longest-serving mayor, announced on Thursday, May 6, that he will not seek a fifth term.
Speculation that the announcement, made in what was billed as a Special TeleTown Hall, would address the 74-year-old Jackson s intentions toward the city s mayoral race have been swirling as election deadlines grew closer and more campaigns are being announced.
Jackson said that although there is so much more work to be done after nearly 16 years as mayor, working alongside the people of the city, he has decided not to run for another term. He said he will remain in office through the end of his term.
State Sen. Sandra Williams announces campaign for Cleveland mayor
State Senator Sandra Williams
State Sen. Sandra Williams, a Democrat representing the 21st district, formally announced a campaign to become Cleveland s next mayor, according to a statement released Monday, May 3.
Williams, a Cleveland native, is serving her second term in the Ohio Senate. If elected, she would be the first Black woman to serve as Cleveland s mayor.
Williams represents parts of Cuyahoga County, including portions of Cleveland, Maple Heights and Cleveland Heights. She serves as ranking member on the following Senate committees: Energy and Public Utilities; Workforce and Higher Education; and Ways and Means.
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Posted By Sam Allard on Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 4:24 PM City Club of Cleveland Dick Knoth Who is the man pictured above? Is his name truly Dick Knoth? Believe it or not, yes! Dick Knoth is a partner at the law firm of Baker-Hostetler. (Ho ho!) Dick Knoth is a father of three and a former board chairman at a number of prominent local organizations. Dick Knoth has had, by his own admission, a very good life. And Dick Knoth would now like to run for Mayor of Cleveland. Dick Knoth sat for a virtual conversation with the City Club s Dan Moulthrop Wednesday as part of an ongoing series featuring prospective mayoral candidates. He has not officially declared his candidacy, but is expected to do so in the coming months.