Justin M. Bibb
| Justin M. Bibb | |
|---|---|
| Born | Justin Morris Bibb April 26, 1987 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S, |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | Trinity High School (Garfield Heights, Ohio) American University (BA in Urban Studies London School of Economics (General Course in Social Policy and Economics) Case Western Reserve University (JD and MBA) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🏛️ Political party | Democratic |
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Justin M. Bibb (born April 26, 1987) is a nonprofit leader, executive and political candidate. On January 12, 2021, Bibb announced his candidacy in the 2021 Cleveland mayoral election.[1] On June 16, 2021 it was announced Bibb was one of eight candidates to make the ballot.[2][3][4]
Early life and education[edit]
Bibb was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood on the southeast side of Cleveland. He graduated from Trinity High School (Garfield Heights, Ohio) and received early acceptance to American University in Washington D.C where he earned a B.A in Urban Studies. During his undergraduate degree, he was awarded a scholarship to study abroad at the London School of Economics where he completed The General Course degree in Social Policy and Economics. In 2014, he returned to Cleveland and attended Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Weatherhead School of Management and received his JD and MBA.
Career[edit]
Bibb interned for President Barack Obama when he was in the U.S. Senate in 2007 and began working in local government in 2011 as Special Assistant for Education & Economic Development for Cuyahoga County, where he established the Cuyahoga County Public Policy Fellowship Program.[5] He spent two years working in corporate strategy for Knowledge Generation Bureau before taking senior positions at Gallup (company), becoming the Head of Global Cities Practice in 2015. After working in New York and Washington D.C, he returned to Cleveland to serve as Vice President at KeyBank in 2019. He currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Urbanova, a start-up focused on smart cities.
Bibb is a nonprofit leader and co-founded Hack Cleveland in 2014 following the shooting of Tamir Rice to advocate for criminal justice reform using civic technology. Most recently, he founded Cleveland Can’t Wait, which is focused on advancing racial equity and economic opportunity in Cleveland’s underserved neighborhoods.
He is the Co-Chair of Teach for America - Ohio, and Board member for Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Destination Cleveland, and LAND Studio.
2021 Cleveland mayoral election[edit]
Main article: 2021 Cleveland mayoral election
Three months after launching his committee, Bibb’s campaign announced that it had raised $180,000,[6] a significant sum for a first-time candidate and far more than Frank Jackson and others raised in the 2017 primaries.
Bibb formally announced his candidacy for mayor of Cleveland in early 2021, promising to bring new leadership and a sense of urgency to Cleveland’s problems.[7][8] As the son of a cop and firefighter, he’s pledged to make public safety his number one priority.[9][10][11]
Ryan Puente, former Executive Director, Cuyahoga County, will serve as Bibb’s Campaign Manager.
Bibb had a strong showing at the Cleveland Mayoral Candidates Forum on Criminal Justice held on April 28, 2021.[12]
3,000 valid petition signatures are required to make the ballot for the 2021 Cleveland mayoral election, known as a relatively high hurdle.[13] Bibb filed his petition to run for Cleveland Mayor at the Cuyahoga County, Ohio Board of Elections on June 10, 2021.[14] Bibb was announced as one of eight candidates to make the ballot on June 16, 2021.[15]
On August 8, 2021, Bibb was endorsed by the editorial board of cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer, the major newspaper of Cleveland, Ohio.[16]
On August 18, 2021, Bibb was endorsed by former Cleveland Mayor, Michael R. White.[17][18][19][20]
Personal life[edit]
Bibb’s late father, Donald Bibb, was one of the first African American first responders in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, serving for over 30 years. His mom Charlene Nichols is a social worker for seniors.
Bibb’s cousin, Leon Bibb is an American news anchor and commentator for WKYC in Cleveland, Ohio.
References[edit]
- ↑ Richardson, Seth A. (January 12, 2021). "Justin Bibb declares candidacy for Cleveland mayor". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ↑ Kosich, John (June 16, 2021). "Field is set for September mayoral primary in Cleveland as final hopefuls file nominating petitions". WEWS-TV. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ Hannan, Sheehan (May 3, 2021). "The Race Is On For Cleveland's Mayor Seat". Cleveland Magazine. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ Richardson, Seth (May 5, 2021). "The pros and cons for the top-tier 2021 Cleveland mayoral candidates: analysis". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ "Cuyahoga County Launches Public Policy Fellowship Program". April 1, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ↑ Allard, Sam (December 15, 2020). "Bibb's Early Campaign Contributions Make Him Instant Contender in 2021 Mayoral Race". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ↑ Naymik, Mark (January 12, 2021). "Justin Bibb announces bid for Cleveland mayor". WKYC. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ↑ Hannan, Sheehan (March 8, 2021). "The Race For Cleveland Mayor Is Heating Up". Cleveland Magazine. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ↑ Atassi, Leila (February 25, 2021). "Will 34-year-old Justin Bibb be Cleveland's next mayor?". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ↑ Allard, Sam (February 10, 2021). "Cleveland Mayoral Candidate Justin Bibb Stresses "Sense of Urgency" in City Club Spotlight". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ Allard, Sam (May 5, 2021). "Justin Bibb Endorses Ballot Initiative for Increased Civilian Oversight of Cleveland Police". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- ↑ Allard, Sam (April 29, 2021). "Winners and Losers from Cleveland Mayoral Candidates Forum on Criminal Justice". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ Castele, Nick (April 28, 2021). "Cleveland Mayoral Candidates Must Clear High Bar To Get On Ballot". Ideastream. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ Steer, Jen (June 10, 2021). "Justin Bibb, Zack Reed file petitions in Cleveland mayoral race". WJW (TV). Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ Allard, Sam (June 17, 2021). "Here are your Eight Official Candidates for Mayor of Cleveland". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ Editorial board, cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer (August 8, 2021). "We endorse Justin Bibb for mayor of Cleveland: Editorial board, cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ↑ WKYC Staff (August 17, 2021). "'Worthy and ready': Former Cleveland Mayor Michael R. White endorses Justin Bibb to be city's next mayor". WKYC. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ↑ Richardson, Seth A. (August 18, 2021). "Former Cleveland Mayor Michael R. White returns to public campaigning after two decades to endorse Justin Bibb". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ↑ Allard, Sam (August 18, 2021). "Former Cleveland Mayor Michael White Endorses Justin Bibb For His Old Gig". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- ↑ Castele, Nick (August 19, 2021). "Former Cleveland Mayor Mike White Endorses Justin Bibb". Ideastream. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
External links[edit]
- Cuyahoga County Public Policy Fellowship Program
- kgb
- Urbanova
- Hack Cleveland
- Cleveland Can't Wait
- Teach For America
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Destination Cleveland
- LAND Studio
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