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Friday, January 14, 2022, 12:00 p.m.
2022: The Year (Ahead) in Politics
There may not be a presidential race, but it's hard to overstate the significance of the political year ahead. It's not just that 2022 brings the usual statewide contests--Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and so forth; Ohio has an...
Wednesday, November 03, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes on the Next Mayor's Inbox
On November 2nd, Cleveland voters will have chosen a new mayor for the first time in 16 years. There have been months of dialogue, discussion, and debate on the nuances of each candidate’s platform. We’ve heard what they believe are...
Friday, October 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
On November 2nd, Cleveland voters will vote on Issue 24—a charter amendment that would bring significant changes to police accountability in the city. This very issue drew some of the starkest distinctions between candidates Justin Bibb and Kevin Kelley during...
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Mayoral Candidate Kevin J. Kelley
In the final days leading-up to November 2nd general election, The City Club will host one-on-one virtual conversations with the two Cleveland Mayoral candidates. Kevin J. Kelley was born in Cleveland and received his JD degree from Cleveland State University Marshall...
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Mayoral Candidate Justin M. Bibb
In the final days leading-up to November 2nd general election, The City Club will host one-on-one virtual conversations with the two Cleveland Mayoral candidates. Justin M. Bibb is a Cleveland native who grew up in Mt. Pleasant on the southeast side...
Monday, October 11, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Mayoral Debate: Voters First
After months of campaigning, the results of the September primary elections have narrowed seven candidates down to two. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Clevelanders will have a chance to cast their votes for their city's next mayor. The City Club of...
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland Mayoral Debate: Voters First (Part 2)
In May 2021, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announced he would not be seeking a fifth term as Mayor of Cleveland—opening up a race for new leadership not seen in 16 years. In the lead-up to the 2021 Cleveland Mayoral election, The...
Friday, August 13, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with James B. Renacci
In 2022, Ohio will elect new statewide office holders. Leading up to the election, the City Club will be hosting conversations with candidates seeking statewide office. James B. Renacci announced on June 9, 2021 that he was joining the race for...
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