What Has Motivated Me to Run for Cleveland Heights Mayor
I’m running to be your mayor
My decision to run for Mayor of Cleveland Heights comes from a deep place of purpose—rooted in service, advocacy, and the belief that real change starts with us!
I’m Dedicated
Our city needs experienced, compassionate leadership that listens, unites, and delivers. I’m stepping forward because I’m ready to lead, build upon my decades of service, and continue making a difference.
I’m Rooted
I’ve called Cleveland Heights home since 1975. I’ve lived here as a renter, homeowner, neighbor, and property owner. I understand our challenges and how to bring people together for progress. As Mayor, I will continue to be hands-on, accessible, and accountable, with a focus on equity and service.
Leadership that Listens and Delivers
My vision for Cleveland Heights is clear: a strong, safe, and more unified city that reflects our shared values. I’ll invest in public safety through trust-building, not fear, with moderate training and community policing. I’ll revitalize our business corridors, enforce housing codes, support homeowners, tenants, and landlords alike, improve recreational programs that serve and engage our family and children and ensure seniors can age in place with dignity. Responsive and high-quality municipal services because residents deserve reliable services they can count on.
I’ve Delivered
As the longest-serving, current Council member and Vice President of Council, I’m doing the work. I’ve built coalitions, advancing legislation from community concerns.
Trash bins for residents as a member of the Recycle Refuse Task Force.
I’ve presented legislation to fund lifeguards so residents can swim in the Cleveland Heights school pool.
Advocated for a living wage ordinance and for tenant and landlord protections.
Supported the creation of the 311 action call center.
Pushed for a disability-accessible playground at Forest Hill Park.
Pushed to add a splash pad at Denison Park.
Passed legislation allowing residents to walk their dogs in city parks.
Created the Parks and Recreation Youth Advisory Board.
Declared racism a public health crisis.
Supported and passed the Crown Act.
Advocated for Labor and Workers Protection.
Supported and passed the PRO Act.
Supported and passed the Social Security Fairness Act, ensuring seniors can live with dignity.
Supported and passed the PARA Educators Act to provide grants for training and retaining school employees
Supported and passed the Workers Memorial, recognizing workers who’ve lost their lives on the job.
Fought for upgrades in police locker rooms and the relocation of the police exercise facility to City Hall to protect officers’ safety.
I’m Experienced
For over 40 years, I’ve dedicated myself to our community as an elected Labor official, leader, activist, public servant and council member and council vice President. I’ve spent years engaging with residents, building coalitions, and passing legislation that reflects our shared concerns. My work is driven by direct input from the community. I’ve led large scale initiatives, and managed the budget. And advocated at all levels of government. Experience that gives me the skills to lead our city effectively. Outside of City Hall. I’ve managed statewide programs, hired hundreds of workers and LED teams, giving me hands-on knowledge of managing a workforce of over 400 employees. I have experience in making a meaningful connection between the mayor’s role, the city administrator, and our council. I’m committed to transparency, collaboration, and ensuring every voice is heard.
I’m asking for your support to move Cleveland Heights forward with leadership that listens and delivers.