The Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS’® RPAC Trustees convened over several days to review local election races in Cuyahoga, Portage, and Summit Counties. Candidates who participated responded to questions on key real estate issues. No candidates were endorsed, as the association is bipartisan and works with all elected officials. Candidates receiving financial support are listed below.
2025 Local RPAC Supported Candidates
- Tim Ali – Middleburg Heights City Council At Large*
- Justin Bibb – Mayor, Cleveland
- Juanita Brent – Cleveland City Council Ward 1
- Matt Burke – Mayor, Garfield Heights
- Tom Bullock – Lakewood City Council At Large
- Deanna Bremer Fisher – Mayor, Cleveland Heights
- Tim DeGeeter – Mayor, Parma
- Marie Gallo – Mayor, Parma Heights
- Deborah Gray – Cleveland City Council Ward 3
- Blaine Griffin – Cleveland City Council Ward 6
- Anthony Hairston – Cleveland City Council Ward 10
- Kris Harsh – Cleveland City Council Ward 4
- Stephanie Howse-Jones – Cleveland City Council Ward 8
- Sarah Kepple – Lakewood City Council At Large
- Kevin Kussmaul – City Council, Parma
- Davida Russell – Mayor, Cleveland Heights
- Angelina Hamilton Steiner – Lakewood City Council At Large
- Richard Starr – Cleveland City Council Ward 5
- Don Walters – Mayor, Cuyahoga Falls
- Fran Wilson – Akron City Council Ward 1
- Michele Weiss – Mayor, University Heights
- Cheryl Wiltshire – Judge, Cleveland Housing Court
- Seth Young – Mayor, Woodmere*
In addition to individual candidates, RPAC contributions were also made to the Republican and Democratic parties in Cuyahoga, Summit, and Portage Counties to ensure that REALTORS® maintain a strong, balanced voice in local government.
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