RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio – 11-year-old Richmond Heights Board of Education member Bobby Jordan has officially announced that he is a candidate for city council president.
Jordan, who served as President of the Schools Committee from 2011-18, when submitting his petitions to the Cuyahoga County Electoral Committee, would face current City Council President Eloise Henry, who submitted. Ward 3 Alderman Cassandra Nelson has also petitioned to run for President of the Council, but has yet to apply. Henry has served on the Council since 2005 and President since 2014.
Jordan believes his experience on the school board, including working with finance and being able to collaborate with others, are his strengths.
“My understanding of governance will help the council in the work of city government,” he said in an email response to cleveland.com. “My willingness to work with everyone involved will ensure that the voices of our residents are heard.
“My main platform is to maintain the city’s financial management, much like I took the school district from financial regulators to an A + rating with Standard & Poor’s. If the city is sitting with $ 10 million in the bank, why are services like (future of the city) pool, tomboy, (street) lighting, etc. not being addressed? It takes a visionary leader to strategically plan and implement these types of initiatives.
“I understand governance and accountability,” said Jordan, 56. “I know that working with everyone involved will get things done efficiently and effectively.”
A 16 year old resident of Richmond Heights, Jordan, and his wife, Angela, are the parents of three children and grandparents of one. He works as a mental health case manager at Signature Health.
“I’ve lived in this town for a long time and have my children and now grandchildren who have gone through the Richmond Heights school system,” said Joran. “In order for a city to grow and prosper, it must provide services to its residents and support their schools. It is my desire to make Richmond Heights a target community. “
Commenting on his years with the school board, Jordan said, “I am very proud of my leadership role in stabilizing the school district and building the new 21st Century Community Learning Center (the new Richmond Heights Upper and Middle School / Library building). a benefit for the general public.
“The facility is more than a school as it houses the Cuyahoga (County) Library Richmond Heights branch and will now (will) host the elections for Districts 2 and 3. including courses for our seniors. “
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