Incumbent Councilman Brian Cummins to contest seat in newly established Ward 14
Brian Cummins incumbent Councilman representing the City of Cleveland in Ward 15 announced today that he is seeking re-election in the city’s newly established Ward 14.
Councilman Cummins said he is starting his campaign bid following thoughtful discussion with residents and businesspeople from Ward 14, encouragement from constituents and conversations with family and friends. In regards to his decision, Cummins explained, “I am ready to begin a campaign that will enable me to serve the residents of the new Ward 14 and to remain an independent voice on City Council. In my conversations with residents and business people, they’ve expressed many of the same concerns for the principal issues I’ve been working on during my first term in Council.”
Cummins went on to describe those issues.
“Safety. People want to feel safe in their homes, on their streets and in their neighborhoods. They want to see results in addressing drug dealing and drug related crimes and shootings. Residents want help in organizing their block, street and neighborhood, utilizing the police more effectively and help in handling chronic nuisances and neighbors that don’t respect people and property around them.
Jobs and economic development. Residents and business owners want someone who is available and accessible to help businesses stay competitive and help new business and developers that have an interest in locating in Ward 14. They want job growth and appropriate development sought out and achieved.
Housing conditions and values. People want to see vacant and abandon homes and lots on their streets properly maintained, rehabilitated and put back to good use. They want landlords to be held responsible for maintaining property and screening tenants. Residents want help accessing assistance that may be available to them for maintaining their property.
Infrastructure and City services. Citizens want reliable and responsive City services and solutions to chronic problems with the City’s aging infrastructure. They expect City departments to respond to problems that often can fall through the cracks. People count on their Councilperson to help put persistent pressure on City departments to deal with reoccurring problems that have not been solved.
Tired of the same old politics. People want to stop the polarization of their community. They want new, positive leadership that respects differences of opinion and helps build consensus to move the community forward. They want to get beyond divisiveness, alleged corruption and questionable motives. People want to be heard, respected for their ideas and concerns and served with integrity and dignity.”
In seeking re-election Cummins said he looks forward to the opportunity to continue to serve his neighborhood that is part of the new Ward 14 and to continue to serve the City of Cleveland.
Contact: Councilman Brian Cummins, 216-459-8400 office, brianjcummins [at] earthlink [dot] net