Frank G. Jackson
Mayor, City of Cleveland

Frank G. Jackson is the fifty-sixth mayor of Cleveland. He grew up in Cleveland and has been a strong advocate for the city.

He was elected to Cleveland City Council in 1989 to represent Ward 5. He served as a council member for 16 year and was elected Council President in 2002. During that time, the Ward 5 neighborhood experienced a revival and became a thriving community with new housing developments and small businesses. His goals are to:

• heal the rifts that have divided the city,
• bring excellence back to the Cleveland Municipal School District,
• attract and retain jobs for city residents
• continue the progress of revitalizing the city’s diverse neighborhoods,
• work with suburban mayors and officials to create a regional economy, and
• deliver quality services to residents and businesses.