Cleveland City Mayor

Mayor Frank G. Jackson

Frank G. Jackson, the 56th Mayor of Cleveland, lives in the Central neighborhood on the same street where he grew up. He graduated from Cleveland Public Schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After returning to Cleveland, he resumed his education, receiving an associate’s degree from Cuyahoga Community College and his bachelor’s, master’s, and law degrees from Cleveland State University.

His commitment to public service began decades before becoming mayor. He served as an Assistant City Prosecutor and was active in the community. In 1989, Jackson ran for Cleveland City Council, beginning a sixteen-year commitment to Cleveland’s 5th Ward. From 2002 through 2005, he also served as President of Cleveland City Council.

In January, 2006, Jackson began his tenure as Mayor of Cleveland focusing on ensuring that every child in the city has access to high quality educational opportunities; improving public safety; promoting the region’s economy; and revitalizing the city’s neighborhoods.

Address: Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Tel: 216 664 3990