25 Cuyahoga County Leaders Endorse Dr. Amy Acton’s Campaign for Ohio Governor
COLUMBUS, OH: Today, 25 Cuyahoga County leaders joined Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio in endorsing Dr. Amy Acton’s campaign for Governor. See the full list below:
- Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner and former Chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Tim Hagan
- Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner and former nominee for U.S. Senate Mary Boyle
- Former Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell
- State Representative Tristan Rader
- Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell
- Garfield Heights Mayor Matt Burke
- Former Cuyahoga County Councilmember and Former Mayor of Cleveland Heights Cheryl Stephens
- Parma City Councilmember Amanda Boyd
- Berea City Councilmember Erika Coble
- Olmsted Falls Councilmember Megan Coy
- Parma Heights City Councilmember Leslie DeSouza
- Parma Heights City Councilmember Sue Durichko
- North Royalton City Councilmember Dr. Mary Gorjanc
- Fairview Parke City Coucilmember Troy Greenfield
- Brooklyn City Councilmember Sue Grodek
- Parma Heights City Councilmember Chris Kolezynski
- Cleveland City Councilmember Rebecca Maurer
- Lakewood City Councilmember Angelina Hamilton Steiner
- Lakewood City Councilmember Cindy Strebig
- Cleveland Metropolitan School Board Member Jerry Billups
- Euclid School Board Member Evan Botzki
- Orange City School Board Member Dr. Rebecca Boyle
- Parma City School Board Member Linda Kohar
- University Heights Mayoral Candidate Chauncy Hutton
- Community Leader Lana Moresky
Here’s what they’re saying:
“Amy and I both grew up in Youngstown, so we both know that if you want to get anything meaningful done, you’ve got to fight for it,” said former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Tim Hagan. “And that’s what she’s done her whole life. I enthusiastically support her candidacy.”
“In many years of public service, rarely have I seen someone emerge who so uniquely understands the needs of Ohio’s future,” said former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Mary Boyle. “We are living in an era that demands competence, compassion, and character — and Dr. Amy Acton brings all three. Trustworthy. Brilliant. Unafraid. I’m proud to endorse her for governor of Ohio.”
“Dr. Amy Acton is a woman of principled leadership whose life experience and dedication to public service make her uniquely capable of serving as Governor of Ohio,” said former Mayor of Cleveland Jane Campbell.
“Dr. Amy Acton is the kind of leader Ohio needs right now, someone who understands that the building blocks of a healthy Ohio and healthy economy starts with affordable housing, healthcare, education and a living wage,” said State Representative Tristan Rader. “I’m proud to support her as our next governor.
“Like Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Amy Acton, I, too, am a problem-solver,” said Mayor of Maple Heights Annette Blackwell. “Dr. Acton is quoted as saying ‘it’s time to give power back to the people and our communities.’ As the mayor of a community, the City of Maple Heights, I am looking for a committed and strong partner in this important and impactful work.”
“Dr. Amy Acton shows us what real leadership looks like. A woman who has walked through fire and turned that strength into healing for our beautiful state of Ohio,” said Parma Heights City Councilmember Sue Durichko. “She is compassion wrapped in iron, unafraid and unshaken in her call to serve. As an elected official, a nurse, and a woman, I could not be more grateful for her selflessness. Ohio deserves leaders like Dr. Acton; leaders who are brave enough to always put the people first!”
“I am deeply honored to have the support of so many respected community leaders and elected officials from the Cleveland community,” said Dr. Amy Acton. “Cleveland and the communities that surround it are an essential part of Ohio’s success, and these endorsements are a testament to the shared values and vision we have for the future of our state. I am grateful for their confidence in my leadership, and am committed to working together to help lower costs for northeast Ohioans and give everyone some more breathing room.”