Dennis Kucinich

Cleveland, year after year, tops the list for crime and lack of public safety when compared to hundreds of cities across the country. It's time to enforce the city's laws and fundamentally reform the practices of law to ensure safe streets and civil rights work hand in hand. 

Public power and other city utilities are a fundamental part of Dennis's belief in public utility ownership and fair pricing of communal resources. It's time for Cleveland's public utilities to be run efficiently and effectively. This would ensure that power and water is a fundamental human right in modern society. 

Cleveland has a chance for an economic boom not seen in years. With the city slated to receive 511 million dollars from the American Rescue Plan over the next two years, it will take proven leadership and vision to properly allocate these funds to bring Cleveland not only back from the damages caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic but into an age of equal & equitable economic growth.

Cleveland residents have some of the worst health outcomes in not just Ohio but the entire country. The next mayor must prioritize delivering better adult and child health outcomes for the citizens of Cleveland. This will be done by establishing health practices and standards that will ensure a healthier city and citizens.

Cleveland's educational budget is one of the highest in the state. Yet, its students' academic outcomes have decreased over the years. It is vital to properly allocate these funds to meet our children's educational needs in schools. While also stressing the importance of teachers having the right to policy-making power over how the School Boards are run. 

Cleveland's current housing stock must be protected and residents allowed to have affordable housing available. We must also attempt to protect the rights of renters and tenants in our city. It's vital to capitalize and expand on the renewed interest in Cleveland and work to continue bringing in people not just to visit this city but to build lives in this city.

Cleveland is known as the Green City on a Blue Lake and also known as The Forest City. It is our fundamental duty to ensure our city is a leader in environmentally friendly practices. This would involve appropriately running our recycling program, instituting more green landscapes, community gardens, and pollen corridors. These initiatives will regenerate our city and make an eco urban center for all to live and grow. 

Cleveland needs to be transformed into a walkable and bicyclist friendly city. However, we must also ensure that those who rely on public transit must have access to frequent and reliable transportation that is safe, clean, and affordable. Our public buses and rails must be modern and environmentally friendly to ensure a public transportation system that is to the benefit of all.