You've figured out how to position your cause as today's popular content.  Now tell me this--who will Rick Nagin align with if he is elected to Cleveland City Council--Matt Zone or Martin Sweeney?  I can tell you without blinking that Brian is aligned with Matt Zone. 

So, you tell me?  I am not voting for anyone aligned with Martin Sweeney/Frank Jackson/Merle Gordon/ Emily Lipovan/Jim Rokakis/Kucinich/Frangos/Brancatelli*/GCP/NPI/SII/Cimperman/TWDC. 

Matt Zone may have his skeletons and Brian may have lost my respect with his NRP sellout, but I will take Zone's leadership in council any day--ANY day...over Martin Sweeney.  
 

*total F\*^*&^*ing-sell-out

  Remeber to check where you post Kate...you drive traffic to each post with your comments...
 

are we adults yet?  

  Connect the dots...Frangos, Rokakis/Kucinich, Cimperman, Gordon/Lipovan/Hoffman/Bruckman...you have lived here for godsakes.  I am tired of the incredulous bullshit around here.
 

One does not lead to the other. You list some names that are so obvious then throw in others than you are not explaining and we are supposed to be naive enough to swallow as a lump?  I have been around long enough to not fall for that. Thanks anyway.

  You can play dumb...I have no problem with that..status quo around here.
 

  Make it simple....is Sweeney underwriting his campaign??? You tell me.
 

Won't be able to determine for sure until campaign finance reports are filed.  I heard this  from a credible source, one who has always been accurate in the past.  I asked Rick about his support of Sweeney  as Council President, if he should win.  He gave me a very good answer:  Said he could and would work with anyone, that he wasn't going into the position  with an agenda, further responding by asking me what I felt was wrong with Sweeney.  I was impressed with the way he handled my question. 

However, Brian has my vote because I KNOW for certain he will vote against Sweeney....that and other reasons.    Nagin is a good man - just not what Ward 14 needs at this time. 

Sorry, didn't understand the question re:  Dona Brady. 

Rick Nagin is exactly the person that Ward14 needs right now.  We need someone who will work to make this neighborhood better because he cares about the neighborhood and he has respect for the people that live here.  And he is intelligent, well educated, and well spoken.  And to top it all off he listens to what the residents have to say. 

 I have to ask, Kate, who in the Democratic Party garners enough of your respect to warrant Donna Brady seeking their endorsement should she seek Dimoria's position? Anyone?

I suppose she is the wildcard...
 

The Democratic party is in shambles due to Dimora/Russo corruption.  Whether for ill or naught, you have to  pretty much play with everyone to win.  I know Dona has been talking to Precinct Committee people, the real grass root of the party and that's as it should be.  She's honest, no nonsense, hardworking.  I'd like to see her get a chance. 

Rick Nagin

I don't know why skd0333 is spreading false rumors.  Marty Sweeney has not given or raised a penny for me, but has given my opponent $2000 according to his finance reports.  Dennis Kucinich lives in Cleveland, not the suburbs, and half of Ward 14 is in his district.  I also have the support of our State Senator Shirley Smith and State Rep. Mike Skindell who represents part of Ward 14.  I have close relations with these public officials and worked with them for many years.  I know I could count on them for help in Ward 14.

After four years in office my opponent does not have the support of a single public official, not a single member of Council.  He is considered an untrustworthy and erratic loner.  That's why they broke up and eliminated his ward.  He is not likely to get much cooperation from the Council or the Mayor if he should be elected and  could not deliver for the ward. After the 2010 census another reduction in Council is almost certain.  I would hate to see this ward broken up again.  Of course, my opponent has called for slashing Council to 11 members, which would have a devastating impact on representation and service.

I have had to privelage of living in both ward 14 and 15.  I grew up in 14 and now raise my children in 15.  I have had the experience of working with both Rick and Brian.  I will tell my experience of the last 4 years in ward 15.  If any of you have travelled down Valley road you would notice a street closed.  This project was supposed to be 1 and half years.  It turned into 5 years.  Very little city services, police protection, snow plows etc.  Our councilman was aware of the situation but did not communicate any of his efforts to resolve it to the residents on the street.  Four days before Christmas our power lines caught on fire, blew out all the electronics and appliances to 7 houses on the street (no heat on a -5 degree night).  Again our councilman was aware, came to the neighborhood meeting, never heard from him again.  He speaks of the safety and security of our parks.  I ask that each person take their child to Harmony park.  You won't stay long due to the trouble that happens there.  I am within walking distance and won't take my kids.  The lovely bike trails.  Take a walk down there.  Notice the wonderful grafitti, ruined benches and gangs of teenagers that congregate.  Take your kids, I don't take mine and its at the end of the street.  All these great places to go, but most people don't use them because they are scared.  Wonderful security!!!!  I lived on a street that was fine, but due to the construction we have had numerous sinkholes.  The aprons of our driveways are ruined I was told I had to replace it, I had to junk a car due to hitting one of these holes.  Called my councilman and was told our street was not on the list for repaving.

I requested the assistance of my councilman when I was trying to get a special transfer for my children for school.  Had to leave a message.  I called Rick and got some good, sound advice, used it and my kids were in their school.  Heard from my councilman 4 days after school started, problem was already solved.  Our street sign was taken down due to the construction, noone could find our street.  Numerous phone calls to our councilman, no response at first but finally told we couldn't have one.  I called Rick, had the street sign name within 24 hours.

Take it for what is worth, but I have lived the experience.  I have learned not  to go to my councilman, I call Rick because I get a response!!!  Funny thing, he's not even my councilman.

Our ward was broken up.  I'm not upset, just means we get a new councilman.  Good Luck to all you people in ward 14, think about your choice.  Ward 15 is moving up!!!

You are not alone. My mother lives in current 15, soon to be 14. They haven't seen Cummins since he ran in 15 fours years ago. The street, sidewalks and tree lawn were torn up over the last winter for new lines. Sidewalks went in but the tree lawns were just heaps of dirt and the street was in bad shape. Spring came, and no help was to be found. Repeated calls to Cummins for help or at least a voice went unanswered. Finally, neighbors leveled their tree lawns and planted grass, or hired landscapers. The street was patched after many calls to the Streets Department.  There are a lot of seniors on the street. To not even return a call once to one of these neighbors is inexcusable.