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Lakewood Mayor Mike Summers Wins Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Endorsement

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Cleveland, OH (Aug. 10, 2015) — The Lakewood Executive Committee of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party voted in overwhelming support to endorse the reelection of Mayor Mike Summers. The endorsement comes on the heels of other key endorsements for Mayor Summers from both the Lakewood Democratic Club and the Cleveland Building Trades & Construction Council. “Receiving the county Democratic Party’s endorsement is an honor,” said Mayor Summers. “Lakewood has made huge strides in recent years, and I’m extremely proud of all we’ve accomplished. There’s always more work to be done to improve our community and I am confident that, together, we can ensure that Lakewood continues to grow and thrive.” The endorsement was secured by a wide margin. The Executive Committee voted 17 to 8 to endorse Mayor Summers over his opponent Mike Skindell at its August 8 meeting. “To win such by such a resounding margin is a real vote of confidence from my fellow Democrats,” said Mayor Summers. Among his accomplishments over the last five years, Mayor Summers cited the following as important to winning the endorsement:

  • Lakewood has attracted more than $100 million in commercial development investments since Mayor Summers took office in 2011 (a figure does not include millions more in school construction dollars);
  • Private investment in Lakewood’s housing stock has been more than $10 million in each of the past two years alone;
  • Lakewood has become a hotly desired destination for Millennials and empty- nesters — and everyone in between;
  • Despite shrinking budgets, keeping Lakewood Police and Fire Departments at full force, maintaining the number of patrol officers at the highest levels they’ve been in Lakewood’s history, while modernizing emergency radios, adding police cameras, and continuing to provide emergency responderswith the best training; and
  •  Ensuring significant, strategic investments in Lakewood’s streets, parking, and parks, including this year’s transformational Solstice Steps at Lakewood Park.

“With the support of my fellow Democrats, we can continue our track record of success and growth in Lakewood,” said Mayor Summers. “I’m ready to continue moving Lakewood forward.”

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