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Brandon was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Case Western Reserve University and joint law and business degrees from the University of Akron. He is a trustee at The House of the Lord Church. Brandon currently resides in Copley, Ohio with his wife and 2 sons. 

Brandon has served as a global business executive for a multinational ingredient manufacturer for the last 17 years. For the past 5 years, he has led a small business accelerator program.

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Brandon Ford currently serves on the county council for Summit County. 

As of August 23, 2024, Brandon Ford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes in increasing public safety and health services.

Supports increasing public safety and health services.

- Supports increasing public safety and health services.

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Cynthia is involved with the Council of Negro Woman and the Akron Pee Wee Executive Committee. 

As of August 23, 2024, Cynthia D. Blake did not have a website or any information online.

Ballotpedia, Cynthia Blake

Cynthia D. Blake ran for state representative for District 34 in 2014, but did not win. 

Advocated for readjusting the county voting map during redistricting to include a majority-minority district.

- Advocated for readjusting the county voting map during redistricting to include a majority-minority district.

Cynthia D. Blake

- There are 11 people elected to the County Council. The County Council creates county laws and decides things like the rates of property and sales taxes, zoning rules, and economic development programs.
- County council members are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget, which determines how much funding goes to public services, such as law enforcement, health departments, road repair, and county building maintenance.
- Members are elected to 4-year terms in partisan elections. This position only exists in Cuyahoga and Summit counties. 
- In Cuyahoga County, members have a salary of around $60,000 and each member is elected from a district. 
- In Summit County, members have a salary of around $31,000. There are 8 districts represented by specific members each and 3 members are elected at-large.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Summit County Council Member, District 5

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