Dennis Kucinich calls Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson’s plan for asphalt plant along Opportunity Corridor ‘environmental health disaster’
A potential mayoral candidate, Kucinich is asking the EPA to review a project that includes a non-profit construction training school. Author: Mark Naymik (WKYC) Updated: 10:17 PM EDT May 3, 2021
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Editor s note: Video at the top of this story regarding Kucinich s potential run for Cleveland mayor was originally published Dec. 4, 2020.
Former six-term congressman Dennis Kucinich – who is contemplating a bid for City Hall this year – blasted Mayor Frank Jackson’s plans to build a construction school along Opportunity Corridor that includes a concrete and asphalt plant.
2020 election drew 17 million more voters than 2016 – largest increase in history: The Wake Up for Friday, April 30, 2021
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Nearly 70% of voters in 2020 cast their ballots by non-traditional ways such as by mail or other methods to vote early.U.S. Census Bureau
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This isn t the first major endorsement that Turner has received, however.
In the past several months, the politician has been publicly endorsed by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Known for her left-leaning views, Turner has promised to be an advocate for progressive policies in Congress if she were to be elected. What we are hearing from the people of this district is they want a Congressperson who is going to go to Washington to be an effective voice for the needs of our community. Our people deserve better wages, better and more affordable health care, and a nation that affirms the social dignity of every person, said Nina Turner of her interest in the open seat in Congress. They want a Congressperson who will negotiate hard for them to be their champion and who has shown the ability to work with anyone who can help make life better for people. In the coming months, I look fo
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson proposes creation of new division of special events, filming, and tourism
The new division of the city s administration would provide technical assistance and information to special event and filming applicants. Author: Dave Dino DeNatale Updated: 7:31 PM EDT April 26, 2021
CLEVELAND One day after the Academy Awards, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has Hollywood on his mind as he proposes a new division of his administration.
On Monday evening, Jackson announced that he wants to create the new Division of Special Events, Filming,
and Tourism in the Department of Public Works. According to a release from the city, the new division would provide technical assistance and information to special event and filming applicants. The division also will promote and facilitate filming activities in the City and administer all special event concession agreements and film permits.