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克利夫兰及周边地区消息
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After 16 Years of Service, Mayor Frank G. Jackson
Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
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Dear Cleveland's,
Mayor Frank G. Jackson announced that he will retire at the end of
his historic fourth term of service to the people of the City of
Cleveland. To view the Facebook Live of the mayor’s important
announcement, click here. Click here to view photos. View the
micro-doc that debuted today during his announcement
Mayor Jackson took his oath of office on Jan. 2, 2018, for a
historic fourth term – which makes him the City of Cleveland’s
longest serving mayor. During his tenure as mayor, he has advocated
for building equity and opportunity for all Clevelanders while
improving the condition of the City’s many diverse neighborhoods.
From the Great Recession to the current pandemic, Mayor Jackson has
led the City through tough times. He has also led the City through
significant events from the Republican National Convention in 2016
to national sporting events like the MLB All-Star Game and NFL
Draft. Through it all, he has been a voice for all those he
represents no matter their background.
“For over 31 years, from being a city councilman of Ward 5, to
being council president and now mayor, you, the people of the city
of Cleveland have worked alongside me for change and to create a
better quality of life for all of our citizens,” said Mayor Jackson.
“Together we have accomplished many, many things.”
A lifelong resident of the Central Neighborhood, Mayor Jackson began
his career in elected office first as a city councilman,
representing the ward in which he still lives. Later, Mayor Jackson
became city council president before running for mayor and assuming
office in 2006. He is a graduate of Cleveland Public Schools,
Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University – the
latter from which he earned his bachelor’s, master’s, law degree and
bestowed an honorary doctorate. He began his public service career
as an assistant city prosecutor in the Cleveland Municipal Court
Clerk’s Office.
Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships
Mayor Jackson has moved Cleveland forward with effective leadership
and an invaluable ability to see and embrace the city’s unique
challenges. Across all sectors from public to private to the
philanthropic, Mayor Jackson has built and sustained the
relationships that make Cleveland a better city for all. This is
perhaps best illustrated by the Neighborhood Transformation
Initiative. In conjunction with local financial institutions,
community development corporations and non-profits, the Mayor was
able to secure funds for programming ranging from a retail
incubator, small business loans, educational advancement
opportunities including a coding bootcamp and more. In total, $65
million was secured by the City and private entities to improve five
target neighborhoods on the east and west sides identified by the
Mayor for significant reinvestment.
Reforming Cleveland’s Schools
Among his greatest educational achievements in office is the
creation of the Transformation Alliance, aimed at bolstering
accountability in Cleveland’s public schools and improving the test
scores of its diverse student population. Another more recent
important achievement is the launch of Say Yes to Education in
Cleveland, a national initiative aimed at providing college
scholarships to graduating seniors who have participated in its
renowned program.
Balancing the City Budget Every Single Year
Since his first term in office, Mayor Jackson has presented
balanced budgets for the City of Cleveland during recessions and
even the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. Year over year, he has
relied on fiscally disciplined governance including 15 years of
balanced budgets aimed at making a more equitable Cleveland.
Citizens rallied behind these efforts by passing an operating levy
in 2012 - the first in 14 years - and its renewal in 2016 as well as
a capital levy in 2014.
Making Our Neighborhoods Safer
During his tenure as Mayor, Mayor Jackson has led initiatives that
have made Cleveland neighborhoods safer and stronger. Safe Smart CLE
– an initiative which has allowed the City to upgrade street lights
by installing LED and camera technology – helps improve the quality
of public safety in Cleveland while also making the City greener. In
addition, the Mayor sought the assistance of the Department of
Justice to enter in a consent decree aimed at reviewing and
improving the Cleveland Division of Police.
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