Brian McCann (Whitehall City Council Ward 2, Ohio, candidate 2025)

Brian McCann

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, Whitehall City Council Ward 2

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 6, 2025

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1989 - 1990

Personal

Birthplace

Columbus, Ohio

Religion

Church of Christ

Profession

Construction professional

Contact

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Brian McCann is running for election to the Whitehall City Council Ward 2 in Ohio. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source] He was on the ballot in the primary on May 6, 2025.^[source]

McCann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brian McCann provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on May 2, 2025:

• Birth date: January 30, 1970
• Birth place: Columbus, Ohio
• High school: Gahanna Lincoln
• Military service: United States Navy, 1989-1990
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Church of Christ
• Profession: Construction Professional
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: For You...For Us

Elections

General election

General election for Whitehall City Council Ward 2

Brian McCann and Micole L. Spicer are running in the general election for Whitehall City Council Ward 2 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Brian McCann (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Micole L. Spicer (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Whitehall City Council Ward 2

David F. Coleman Jr., Brian McCann, and Micole L. Spicer ran in the primary for Whitehall City Council Ward 2 on May 6, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	David F. Coleman Jr. (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Brian McCann (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Micole L. Spicer (Nonpartisan)

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Brian McCann completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCann's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have lived in Whitehall since 1997. I was active in coaching in the Recreation leagues, mainly girls softball. My Daughter attended Whitehall schools in the entirety of her education. I served in the United States Navy after high school in communications and intelligence. I have been married to my wonderful wife for 25 years. I have held frequent positions of Leadership thru-out my working career mostly in Loss Prevention and Safety. At the age of 50, I completely changed my career path and began working in Lans Surveying. I am currently employed in this trade and have progressed to a field Crew Chief.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Honesty and Transparency: This is extremely important to me. I want voters to know that I can be held to my word and that they will get it straight from me. I don't believe in misdirecting voters or beating around the bush. I like to get right to the point, so that time and effort are not wasted. I also believe that this is what most voters find to be the most important issues, but sometimes feel betrayed because a candidate or person in office said what they needed to, got elected and went back on their word. If elected I am their to be the voice of the people whom elected me, my personal beliefs must take a back seat to the voters.
• Fiscal responsibility and accountability is another issue that I want the voters to know is also extremely important to me. As a person running for public office, it is imperative that I understand the enormous responsibility that is being placed on me to make sound and informative decisions when it comes to how voters money is being used. It is equally important to me to make sure that I can provide positive accountability to the voters when they provide feedback about how they would like their money spent. All of this should be transparent and easily available to all voters at any given time.
• Sound and effective growth is my third key message to the voters. With the recent concerns regarding Fairway Cliffs and some future issues on the horizon, it is again important that the voter is not ignored and that as a public official I do not assume to know what's best for all. I must listen to the voters and do the bidding of the voters that I represent. I must remember that we need to strengthen our community and that means all in our community must come and work together for what is going to make us grow in commerce and strength. This does not mean that we will always agree, my job would be to ensure voter representation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Community involvement, a vibrant city, clean communities, fiscal responsibility not waste, strong and supported civil services, code Enforcement effectively, strong and supportive public education, strong small business support, safe parks and strong infrastructure.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

To be the voice of many, effectively and efficiently so as not to bog down in beauracracy. To work together with others to acquire effective results.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

God
Abraham Lincoln because he was a deep thinker with very little early education, he worked very hard to rise above adversity, had a gentle and likable personality but was a master at multi tasking, stress management and people skills.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The history and relationship between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas....book- The President and the Freedom Fighter, The United States Constitution, The Bill Of Rights and the Federalist Papers.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, human kindness, good communicator.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Great communicator, listener, multi-tasker and can engage in a group easily and can be pleasantly persuasive.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Able to listen and assess before acting. Supportive of the voters they represent. Complete transparency to their voters. Effectively available to the voters and easily able to be engaged for discussion. Behave professionally while in office. Effectively work in a group setting and are able to debate a topic without bias.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Good father and husband

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Watching my first presidential election, we watched it in my first grade class, I was 6 years old.God

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Construction working for my father, worked on and off for 5 years total.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Avid reader to many favorites to list, anything military history.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jon Snow from Game Of Thrones

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Reach for the sky

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Not enough time in the day.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Voice for many

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I believe that if you are engaged in your community, listen and have the will to help and effect positive change for the betterment of all then I believe this makes you qualified.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Honesty, multi tasking , communicating, group think and problem solving skills.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

Voice of many, efficient and effective government.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Don't have a favorite joke.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Friends and Family

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

It must be easily documented and readily available by all citizens and voters at any given time, 100% on both.

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