My name is Mohammad Faraj, & I’m running to be your new Ward 7 city councilor.
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Proud Detroit-Shoreway homeowner, graduate of Tri-C & Cleveland State University, & registered Democrat.
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Attorney fighting for consumer protection & corporate accountability, hoping to bring the values of accessibility, transparency, & courage to Cleveland city council.
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Experienced coalition-builder who solves problems through listening, seeking to boldly represent the diverse & passionate residents of Cleveland’s new Ward 7.
Priorities
Mohammad Faraj is running for Cleveland Ward 7 city council to improve the everyday lives of every resident.
Mohammad is running on a commitment to the believe that local government should be accessible, dependable, and reliable.
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Neighbors throughout the new Ward 7 value the availability of their city councilor, recognizing that consistent & timely communication from their councilor leads to better service from city hall.
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Cleveland’s new Ward 7 is home to some of the city’s greatest natural assets, including the freshwater of Lake Erie & the economic vitality of the Cuyahoga River—two treasures the residents hope to protect & celebrate.
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Many of the neighbors throughout Cleveland’s new Ward 7 do not feel safe, whether that be from the fear of carjackings, from the lack of pedestrian safety, from the absence of opportunity, or from the threat of state violence.
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Cleveland’s new Ward 7 has been the recipient of a significant amount of private & public investment over the years, & yet the residents who have lived here the longest — those who have demonstrated the most loyalty — feel neglected.
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The small businesses of Cleveland’s new Ward 7 — beloved coffee shops, bars, restaurants, retail, & more — seek the support necessary to compete against predatory investors & national chains.
Residents-first Candidate
Over 3,000 doors knocked, over 500 phone calls made, with the help of over 70 volunteers & growing—Mohammad values building collective political power among the community, by the community, & for the community.
Click the link below to read up on Mohammad’s campaign and vision for the new Ward 7! Let’s demand that the local government base their decisions on what improves the everyday lives of every resident right here, right now.
