Kerry McCormack
Kerry McCormack is a member of the Cleveland City Council in Ohio, representing Ward 3. He assumed office in 2016. His current term ends on January 5, 2026.
McCormack ran for re-election to the Cleveland City Council to represent Ward 3 in Ohio. He won in the general election on November 2, 2021.
Biography
McCormack received a bachelor's degree in international studies from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His professional experience includes working as the director of community affairs for Ohio City Inc., a community development corporation.[1]
Elections
2021
See also: City elections in Cleveland, Ohio (2021)
General election
General election for Cleveland City Council Ward 3
Incumbent Kerry McCormack defeated Ayat Amin in the general election for Cleveland City Council Ward 3 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kerry McCormack (Nonpartisan) | 74.7 | 3,003 |
Ayat Amin (Nonpartisan)  | 25.3 | 1,017 | ||
| Total votes: 4,020 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Cleveland City Council Ward 3
Incumbent Kerry McCormack and Ayat Amin defeated Mike Rogalski in the primary for Cleveland City Council Ward 3 on September 14, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kerry McCormack (Nonpartisan) | 73.6 | 2,215 |
| ✔ | Ayat Amin (Nonpartisan) | 20.4 | 615 | |
| Mike Rogalski (Nonpartisan) | 6.0 | 181 | ||
| Total votes: 3,011 | |||
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2017
The city of Cleveland, Ohio, held elections on November 7, 2017. A primary election occurred on September 12, 2017. The mayor and all 17 seats on the city council were up for election. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was June 29, 2017.[2]
Incumbent Kerry McCormack defeated Logan Fahey in the general election for Ward 3 of the Cleveland City Council.[3]
| Cleveland City Council, Ward 3 General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kerry McCormack Incumbent |
84.63% | 2,726 |
| Logan Fahey | 15.37% | 495 |
| Total Votes | 3,221 | |
| Source: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "General Election Official Results," November 22, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kerry McCormack did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
McCormack's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Safe neighborhoods
- Excerpt: "As a Ward 3 resident and homeowner, Kerry knows the importance of maintaining safe and clean neighborhoods with high performing city services. We must invest more resources into our safety services to hire additional police, fire and EMS, while making sure that we have an excellent community-based policing model."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Economic development and job growth are crucial to the success and wellbeing of Ward 3 and the City of Cleveland. We must continue collaborating with our community partners to create new small businesses, address blighted homes and encourage the creation of new jobs in our area. Along the way, we have to ensure we’re creating economic opportunities that reach all people."
Art & culture
- Excerpt: "Part of what makes Ward 3 such a special place is our thriving arts and culture scene. Kerry knows that the arts add a tremendous value to our neighborhoods and increase access to creative thought and expression for all community members. Kerry is committed to working with area nonprofits and arts groups to ensure that this long-standing tradition of a rich arts and culture scene in Ward 3 continues and grows."
Inclusive community
- Excerpt: "Kerry believes that we must continue to foster an inclusive community to ensure that all people feel welcome in Cleveland. In order to do this, we must work together to provide housing options for residents of all different income levels, create amenities that cater to a diverse population, celebrate our differences and empower residents to learn from each other."
See also
2021 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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Cleveland City Council Ward 3 2016-Present |
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