Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Ohio for Hillary Announces New Cleveland Area Endorsements

Momentum for Hillary Continues to Build on Eve of Democratic Presidential Debate

CLEVELAND, OH - On the eve of Ohio's Democratic Presidential debate, a dozen Cleveland area officials and community leaders endorsed Hillary, citing her ability to strengthen Ohio's economy and rebuild the middle class.

"In this crucial time in our country we need someone with a proven track record with the knowledge and the grit to help America push forward again - Hillary is that leader," said Lorain Mayor Anthony Krasienko.

"I am honored to have the support of these distinguished leaders from Cleveland, who share my views that we need to jump-start our economy, provide jobs with good wages, end the foreclosure crisis and ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable healthcare," said Clinton.

Elected officials joining the growing list of distinguished leaders in Ohio who have endorsed Hillary Clinton for President include:

• Ray Barr- Councilman, Brook Park
• Dave Bortolotto- Councilman, Middleburg Heights
• Lesley DeSouza- Councilwoman, Parma Heights
• Tim Dobeck- Parma Law Director
• Mike Gammella- Council President, Brook Park
• Marty Keane- Councilman, Ward 21, City of Cleveland
• Mayor Anthony Krasienko- City of Lorain
• Mayor Jeff Lansky- City of Maple Heights
• Mary Santiago- State Commissioner, Ohio Commission of Hispanic Latino Affairs
• Marty Vittardi- Clerk of Parma Municipal Court
• Ray Wohl- Clerk of Berea Municipal Court
• Roy Thiel- Brooklyn School Board
• Anthony Zielinski, Parma Treasurer

Cleveland area leaders who previously announced their endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President include:

• 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