Kevin M. Kennedy Wins Primary Election for Mayor

Kennedy family and supporters celebrate the primary victory at the Kennedy house.

North Olmsted City Council President Kevin Kennedy won the May Primary Election and is moving forward towards victory in the November General Election. "I am thrilled that our message of change got out to voters in North Olmsted and that they responded positively," he said. "I am thankful to the voters for putting their trust in me."

Kennedy was honored that his support was so broad based throughout the entire city. Running against three opponents, Kennedy won 23 of 25 precincts and all four wards in North Olmsted. "I was very humbled by the results throughout the entire city," said Kennedy.

The Kennedy Campaign's team building approach is resonating with voters in all corners of the city. For the first time in many years, the residents have a chance to vote for a Mayor who will have a positive relationship with City Council. That willing to work together attitude comes from Kennedy's keen sense of business and the fact that he is an entrepreneur, with a successful company he started from his own living room.

As the father of a young family - two of whom attend school in the North Olmsted School system - Kennedy knows how important this election is. "I represent something different from my opponent and past Mayors. I was born here, raised here and chose to start and raise my family here. North Olmsted is a part of who I am. It's time for somebody with that level of commitment to this City to guide this community and allow it to prosper," explained Kennedy.

Kennedy believes that his message of change resonated with voters across the City who are looking for leadership in the Mayor's office that will move the City forward and not lead to divisive politics.

"I have been present at Council and Committee meetings over the last four years and know the challenges that North Olmsted faces. However, my approach to tackling these challenges is to work hand in hand with the City Council and the residents to address the important issues." said Kennedy.

He added: "I will work with Council and the residents with the understanding that they are truly part of the solution and not part of the problem."

Kennedy says he is committed to turning North Olmsted around, focusing on restoring basic City services and making our City financially sound. He said that local government exists to provide first-class service to the residents, and that he would work closely with both bargaining and non-bargaining employees to continue to cut costs and increase efficiency so the City can do more for the taxpayers of North Olmsted.

Kennedy explained, "As a business owner I know how to cut costs and pass on that savings to my customers - as your Mayor I can do this with your tax dollars as well."

Kennedy's strong results in the primary election have proven that North Olmsted residents are ready for a change, and he is continuing to knock on doors throughout the City to meet people face to face to discuss the City’s future.

"I am excited about the possibilities for our city's future, and I am asking that residents vote for Kevin Kennedy for Mayor of North Olmsted so that we can walk towards that future together," said Kennedy.