Dennis Kucinich in The Cleveland Plain-Dealer


On Crime: Reclaim streets from violent gangs; add specialized staff

Kucinich said he'll make crime a top priority. Special units, such as those that investigate homicide and gangs, would be staffed up. "We will work to rescue neighborhoods that are besieged by criminal elements," Kucinich said. "We will reclaim our streets from the violent gangs." One hundred specialized staff would be added to deal with calls, such as for mental health crises, that don't require an armed response.
Source: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer on 2021 Cleveland Mayoral race Jun 14, 2021

On Energy & Oil: Cleveland must join suit against bailout for nuclear plants

Kucinich called for Cleveland to join a lawsuit filed by Columbus, Cincinnati and other cities to block $150 million in annual fees from going into effect. The suit argues the bailout for nuclear power plants is an unconstitutional tax. "We must protect our local economy, particularly the energy intensive steel industry and other manufacturers. These unwarranted charges for utility service will be an additional drag on local economies, and therefore a job killer," Kucinich said.
Source: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer on 2021 Cleveland Mayoral race Jun 14, 2021

On Principles & Values: Life has its ups and downs; never quit; keep hope alive

[On personal philosophy]: "The message of my career to the young people here is never quit," he said. "It doesn't matter. Life has its ups and downs. Never quit. My approach has always been to keep hope alive. My hope is to once again be of service to the people of this community."
Source: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer on 2021 Cleveland Mayoral race Jun 14, 2021

On Welfare & Poverty: Take holistic approach to poverty, homelessness, healthcare

While dealing with crime is important, Cleveland also must focus on quality-of-life issues like poverty, homelessness, healthcare access and the lead paint crisis, Kucinich said. "Our administration will take a holistic approach to the economic challenges that face all of Cleveland. I understand what so many Clevelanders are going through today," Kucinich said, alluding to his childhood years when his family grappled with poverty. "I've been there."
Source: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer on 2021 Cleveland Mayoral race Jun 14, 2021

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