John Cranley in 2022 OH Governor's race
On Abortion:
Personally opposes abortion but is pro-choice
Although Cranley, a Roman Catholic, personally opposes abortion, he doesn't think government should pass restrictions on the procedure that spark expensive, often unsuccessful, legal battles
because "it's just not a good use of scarce resources.""I'm pro-choice. I've struggled as a matter of faith," said Cranley, who supports same-sex marriage.
Source: Associated Press on WLWT: 2022 Ohio Gubernatorial race
Aug 10, 2021
On Civil Rights:
Vote to protect gender identity in law a "kumbaya moment"
Cincinnati's hate crime ordinance will be updated to include "gender identity" and "gender expression" as protected categories. Mayor John Cranley called the discussion and vote at council on Wednesday a "kumbaya moment."
The change corrects language in the current hate crimes ordinance, which includes "transgender status" under the definition of "sexual orientation."
Source: WVXU on 2022 Ohio Gubernatorial race
Aug 10, 2021
On Principles & Values:
Championed bringing soccer to city, built new stadium
Carl Lindner III, one of Cincinnati's wealthiest businessmen, wanted to bring Major League Soccer to Cincinnati. Cranley was an early champion of bringing a team here and of building a stadium in the West End, which was a contentious
issue throughout much of the approval process. The stadium opened in May, with MLS Commissioner Don Garber calling it "one of the great soccer stadiums anywhere in the world."
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer on 2022 Ohio Gubernatorial race
Aug 10, 2021
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