Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson

White says it's a good time for him to leave the job as "fresh eyes" are needed.

Jackson describes Kelley as "a true Clevelander" who has "made hard decisions" for his constituents.

Updated: 9:50 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021 Eight candidates filed petitions by Wednesday’s deadline to enter the race to succeed Frank Jackson as mayor of Cleveland. The list includes longtime elected officials and first-time hopefuls who have been preparing for months to give the city its first new mayor in 16 years.

The city's budget, businesses, neighborhood development and internet access are some ideas that could see some of the money.

Ohio’s COVID-19 case rate drops to 120 cases per 100K people; the state will end its participation in the federal program providing $300 of weekly pandemic unemployment funds as of June 26; Ohio’s auditor says the department responsible for unemployment benefits delayed disclosing the number of fraudulent claims it was receiving for months; and more stories.

The state's COVID-19 case ratio is down to the lowest rate in six months; Ohio lawmakers are rolling out another proposal to bring legalized sports betting to the state; Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson will not seek an unprecedented fifth term; and more stories.

State Sen. Sandra Williams became the latest entrant in the Cleveland mayoral race Monday, joining a crowded contest that could give the city its first new mayor in 16 years.

Former Cleveland City Councilman Zack Reed launched a second bid for mayor, making the announcement in a video tweet Monday morning

Utilities for All is asking for fairness and transparency in how Cleveland handles utility shut-offs during the pandemic.

Mayor Frank Jackson points to the lack of "infrastructure" for the slow rollout.