CLEVELAND — Dennis Kucinich's bid to return to Cleveland City Hall as mayor received a boost on Wednesday.
The 74-year-old former Cleveland mayor and U.S. congressman picked up the endorsement of the Teamsters Ohio DRIVE Committee, an independent and nonpartisan political action committee.
"In Congress and in city hall, Dennis Kucinich has been a champion for workers and their families,” said Sonny Nardi, Ohio DRIVE Secretary-Treasurer in a statement. “Dennis has always stood with workers and that’s why we stand with him today.”
During his remarks at the Teamsters Local 507 in Cleveland, Kucinich held up a photo of his father, Frank, who was a Teamster member for 35 years.
“Workers have the right to organize, negotiate and strike for higher wages, safer workplaces and a secure retirement.” Kucinich said. "At every level of government, I've taken a stand on behalf of working men and women and as mayor we will let people know everywhere that city hall belongs first and foremost to the working men and women of this community."
Teamsters affiliated local unions represent more than 5,200 members and retirees in the city of Cleveland.
Cuyahoga County's Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 14. That will be the day when Clevelanders will head to the polls and help decide who will be their next mayor to replace the retiring Frank Jackson. The primary is considered non-partisan, with the top two finishers moving on to face each other in the General Election on November 2.
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