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Logan Fahey
Logan Fahey was a nonpartisan candidate for Ward 3 representative on the Cleveland City Council in Ohio. Fahey was defeated in the general election on November 7, 2017. Click here to read Fahey's response to Ballotpedia's 2017 municipal candidate survey.
Biography
Fahey attended St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, and Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. His professional experience includes co-founding Bloom Bakery and working for True North and the Dalton Foundation.[1]
Elections
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
2017
Candidate survey
Fahey participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 survey of municipal government candidates.[4] The following sections display his responses to the survey questions. When asked what his top priority would be if elected, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Small Business / Economic Development / Jobs
With one of the largest concentrations of small business in the city, Ward 3 is a true hub for enterprise. Thanks to the influx of small business and new jobs, both of which are integral to fostering a thriving community, Ward 3 has witnessed an economic boom over the last several years. This momentum is vital and must continue. It is not enough to simply encourage small business; rather, we must also cultivate an environment where small business can succeed long-term – an environment with amenities and attractions that attract residents and visitors alike. In order to grow the community’s small business sector and capitalize on existing momentum, my approach will involve three points of action: advocating for new small businesses, helping sustain current businesses and using small business as a means to create amenities and resources for Ward 3 residents. This strategy will act as a conduit for job creation, providing employers with the necessary support to grow their businesses and maximize opportunities for employment. Neighborhood Development As a Ward 3 resident myself, I understand the importance of continued neighborhood development. This initiative includes advocating for the preservation of our neighborhoods while also promoting new development and revitalization throughout the community. A focus on neighborhood safety and security constitutes the core of these efforts – ensuring our neighborhoods have the resources and community support to remain safe. I will work with our residents to address neighborhood issues, collaborate with law enforcement to increase community policing and team up with developers to help our community and neighborhoods fulfill their true potential for success. Youth & Seniors I’ve spent the last five years of my career working with troubled and disadvantaged youth of Northeast Ohio. This experience opened my eyes to three key areas of development that require our immediate attention – not only in Ward 3, but also across all of Cleveland: 1. Education: Supporting the Cleveland Plan and working with schools to provide opportunities for our city’s children. 2. Job training: Establishing programs and partnering with local businesses to train youth in valuable industries such as the trades. 3. Job creation: Continuing to create employment and internship opportunities in high school and beyond. In addition to our youth, we must not forget about Seniors living in our communities. Ensuring that the elderly living in Ward 3 have access to critical services they need, their questions and concerns are being responded to quickly and they are not being pushed out of our neighborhoods will be a core tenant of what I will fight for as Councilman.[5] |
” |
| —Logan Fahey (October 18, 2017)[6] | ||
Ranking the issues
The candidate was asked to rank the following issues by importance in the city, with 1 being the most important and 12 being the least important: city services (trash, utilities, etc.), civil rights, crime reduction/prevention, environment, government transparency, homelessness, housing, K-12 education, public pensions/retirement funds, recreational opportunities, transportation, and unemployment. This table displays this candidate's rankings from most to least important.
| Issue importance ranking | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate's ranking |
Issue | Candidate's ranking |
Issue |
| Public pensions/retirement funds | Civil rights | ||
| Environment | Homelessness | ||
| Recreational opportunities | Housing | ||
| Government transparency | Crime reduction/prevention | ||
| Transportation | K-12 education | ||
| City services (trash, utilities, etc.) | Unemployment | ||
Nationwide municipal issues
The candidate was asked to answer questions from Ballotpedia regarding issues facing cities across America. The questions are in the left column and the candidate's responses are in the right column. Some questions provided multiple choices, which are noted after those questions.
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Very important | |
| State | |
| Public outreach/education programs. Community policing is also a critical component. | |
| Focusing on small business development | |
| I am most proud of Cleveland's comeback to become a thriving city again. There is a lot of work still to be done, but we have the momentum. | |
| For the The City of Cleveland, especially Ward 3, we must focus on increasing the quality of life for ALL of our residents. This starts with a focus on youth and seniors, ensuring youth are getting top-notch education, internships and jobs - and ensuring our seniors are no longer neglected, making sure all residents have access to services and programs they need including ensuring our Seniors are not displaced from their neighborhoods. |
Additional themes
Fahey's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]
Small business
- Excerpt: "In order to grow the community’s small business sector and capitalize on existing momentum, my approach will involve three points of action: advocating for new small businesses, helping sustain current businesses and using small business as a means to create amenities and resources for Ward 3 residents."
Neighborhood development
- Excerpt: "This initiative includes advocating for the preservation of our neighborhoods while also promoting new development and revitalization throughout the community. A focus on neighborhood safety and security constitutes the core of these efforts – ensuring our neighborhoods have the resources and community support to remain safe. I will work with our residents to address neighborhood issues, collaborate with law enforcement to increase community policing and team up with developers to help our community and neighborhoods fulfill their true potential for success."
Youth & seniors
- Excerpt: "1. Education: Supporting the Cleveland Plan and working with schools to provide opportunities for our city’s children. 2. Job training: Establishing programs and partnering with local businesses to train youth in valuable industries such as the trades. 3. Job creation: Continuing to create employment and internship opportunities in high school and beyond."
- Excerpt: "In addition to our youth, we must not forget about Seniors living in our communities. Ensuring that the elderly living in Ward 3 have access to critical services they need, their questions and concerns are being responded to quickly and they are not being pushed out of our neighborhoods will be a core tenant of what I will fight for as Councilman."
Endorsements
2017
Fahey received the following endorsements in 2017:[6]
- Cuyahoga County Republican Party
- Carl Stokes Brigade
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Logan Fahey Cleveland City Council. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles.
See also
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External links
- Cleveland City Council
- Campaign website
- Social media
Footnotes
- ↑ Logan Fahey campaign website, "Bio," accessed October 17, 2017
- ↑ Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "2017 Election Calendar," accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "2017 Candidate List," July 7, 2017
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ballotpedia's municipal government candidate survey, 2017, "Logan Fahey's Responses," October 18, 2017
- ↑ Logan Fahey campaign website, "The Issues," accessed October 17, 2017
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