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Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Clinton Campaign Announces Ohio Leadership Council

February 13, 2008

More than 100 elected officials and community leaders endorse Hillary

COLUMBUS, OH - The Clinton campaign today announced its Ohio Leadership Council, made up of more than 100 elected officials and community leaders from across the state who will mobilize grassroots support for Hillary leading up to Ohio's March 4th primary.

"Hillary Clinton understands the challenges facing Ohio, and has put forward real solutions to turn around our economy and strengthen the middle class," said Governor Ted Strickland. "She is the only candidate to put forward a comprehensive plan to address the housing foreclosure crisis and deliver quality, affordable health care to every American."

"Ohioans know Hillary Clinton has the strength and experience to get our economy moving again and repair America's standing in the world," said Rep. Stephanie Tubbs-Jones. "She is tested and proven, and she is ready to lead."

"With all of the challenges facing Ohio and America, we need a leader who can deliver real solutions on her first day in office," said Senator John Glenn. "Hillary Clinton will immediately go to work turning around our economy and rebuilding the middle class. She has the strength and experience to take on the Republicans in November and win Ohio and the White House."

A complete list of Hillary's Ohio Leadership Council is below.

Akron/Canton

  • Donald Plusquellic - Mayor of Akron
  • Jamey Healy - Mayor of Canton
  • Steve Dyer - State Representative - District 43
  • Wayne Jones - Former State Representative
  • Ilene Shapiro- Summit County Council
  • John Schmidt - Summit County Council
  • Frank Communale - Summit County Council
  • Kelli Crawford - Akron City Councilwoman
  • Kathy Catazaro Perry - Massilon City Councilwoman

Cincinnati

  • David Pepper - Hamilton County Commissioner
  • John Cranley - Cincinnati City Councilman
  • Roxanne Qualls - Former Mayor of Cincinnati
  • Catherine Barrett - Former State Representative

Cleveland Area

  • Stephanie Tubbs-Jones - U.S. Representative (OH-11)
  • Lance Mason - State Senator - District 25, Minority Whip
  • Dale Miller - State Senator - District 23
  • Eugene Miller - State Representative - District 10
  • Barbara Boyd - State Representative - District 09
  • Michael DeBose - State Representative - District 12
  • Tim DeGeeter - State Representative - District 15
  • Ken Patton - Mayor of Brooklyn
  • Tom Lango - Mayor of Garfield Heights
  • JoAnn Toczek - Mayor of Linndale
  • Jeffrey Lansky - Mayor of Maple Heights
  • Gary Starr - Mayor of Middleburg Heights
  • Georgine Welco - Mayor of South Euclid
  • Marcia Fudge - Mayor of Warrensville Heights
  • Craig Patton - Brooklyn Councilman
  • Danny Colonna - Brook Park Councilman
  • Martin Sweeney - Cleveland City Council President
  • Joe Santiago - Cleveland City Councilman
  • Dona Brady - Cleveland City Councilwoman
  • Roosevelt Coats - Cleveland City Councilman
  • Robert White - Cleveland City Councilman
  • Gary Norton - East Cleveland City Councilman
  • Charlene Mancuso - Euclid City Councilwoman
  • Frank Wagner - Garfield Heights Council President
  • Nicki Antonio - Lakewood City Councilwoman
  • George Papcum - Linndale Councilman
  • Donna Finney - Mayfield City Councilwoman
  • Howard Sonenstein - Mayfield City Councilman
  • Nicole Dailey Jones - North Olmsted Councilwoman
  • Iris Chears - North Randall Village Councilwoman
  • Sean Brennan - Parma City Councilman
  • Nicolas Celebrezze - Parma City Councilman
  • Kelly Czack - Parma Heights Councilwoman
  • Earl Williams - Shaker Heights City Councilman
  • Edward Icove - South Euclid City Councilman
  • Frankie Goldberg - University Heights City Councilwoman
  • Elona White - Warrensville Heights City Councilwoman
  • Cyndee Bratz - Parma School Board
  • Jan Roller - Democratic Party Activist

Columbus /Central Ohio

  • John Glenn - Former Ohio Senator, Astronaut
  • Ted Strickland - Governor
  • Lee Fisher - Lieutenant Governor
  • Ray Miller - Senate Minority Leader - District 15
  • Paula Brooks - Franklin County Commissioner
  • Charletta Tavares - Columbus City Councilwoman
  • Otto Beatty - Former House Democratic Leader
  • Gary Utt - Richland County Commissioner

Dayton

  • Tony Hall - U.N. Ambassador; Former U.S. Representative
  • Judy Dodge - Montgomery County Commissioner
  • Dennis Lieberman - Former Montgomery Democratic Party Chair

Southern/Southeastern Ohio

  • Todd Book - House Assistant Minority Leader - District 89
  • Jennifer Garrison - State Representative - District 93
  • Joe Sulzer - Mayor of Chillicothe
  • Ann Trout - Athens County Clerk of Courts
  • Lenny Eliason - Athens County Commissioner
  • Amy Flowers - Athens County At-Large Council Member
  • Javon Kittle-Cooper - Athens County Treasurer
  • Dave Warren - Athens County Prosecutor
  • Mick Davenport - Meigs County Commissioner
  • Teddy Wheeler - Pike County Auditor
  • Steve Neal - Ross County Auditor
  • Kathy Dunn - Ross County Recorder
  • Jerry Byers - Ross County Treasurer
  • Mike Crabtree - Scioto County Commissioner
  • David Green - Scioto County Auditor

Toledo

  • Carty Finkbeiner - Mayor of Toledo
  • Edna Brown - State Representative - District 48
  • Matt Szollosi - State Representative - District 49
  • Anita Lopez - Lucas County Auditor
  • Jim Ruvolo - Former State Democratic Party Chair

Youngstown/Mahoning Valley

  • Ralph Infante - Mayor of Niles
  • Domenick Mucci - Mayor of Steubenville
  • Linda Bolon - State Representative - District 1
  • Ron Gerberry - State Representative - District 59
  • Harry Meshel - Former State Senator & Democratic Party Chair
  • Penny Traina - Columbiana County Commissioner
  • Tom Graham - Jefferson County Commissioner
  • Patrick Marshall - Jefferson County Auditor
  • Raymond Agresta - Jefferson County Treasurer
  • Nora Lynn Palerno - Mahoning County Recorder
  • Richard "Dick" Marsico - Mahoning County Engineer
  • Adrian Biviamo - Trumbull County Auditor
  • Dave Watkins - Trumbull County Prosecutor
  • Carol Rimedio-Rightetti - Youngstown City Councilwoman
  • David Ditzler - Austintown Township Trustee
  • Robbyn Gallito - Boardman Township Trustee
  • Shelly Murray - President, Youngstown Board of Education
  • Zanesville

  • Butch Zwelling - Mayor of Zanesville
  • John Bates - Muskingum County Commissioner

Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Clinton Campaign Announces Ohio Leadership Council Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/293719

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