Priorities

Mohammad Faraj is running for city council to help restore trust in Cleveland’s elected leadership, to model values-driven governance, & to ensure the city’s public institutions reflect both the courage & care our communities deserve.

One question in particular drives his campaign—what tangible actions will improve the everyday lives of Cleveland’s Ward 7 residents?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.