The 1000 Business Challenge
As soon as I’m mayor we will begin a challenge to get 1000 new startup businesses in Akron in the first 2 years I am mayor. People will be able to submit their business ideas and then these people wil
State & Federal Mass Transit Funding
We need to look very intensely at what grants and funds are available for mass transit and bike routes. We likely don’t have a lot of extra money in the budget for these things. But there is very like
The Urban Garden Initiative
Akron already has some really cool urban gardens. We need to look at all the places we can put more urban gardens. Green space is critical to slowing water runoff during storms. We can let the communi
The NEO Mayors Consortium
All local mayors should be invited to meet online quarterly and in person yearly. Different cities can host the consortiums to foster collaboration and innovative leadership strategies for the 21st ce
The Pothole Incubator
The pothole issue in Akron is beyond ridiculous. I propose we turn this into an innovation opportunity. Let the Polymer School tag the potholes and test different materials for filling potholes quickl
The 770
There are over 770 cities in the United States that have the same combined sewer system issues that Akron has. I will head up an online community for all of these cities to come together to discuss th
Day 30 – What are my qualifications? – On The Road To Mayor
In an effort to connect a bit more I’m going to start doing more videos. Here’s a 52 second video on my qualifications to be mayor of Akron.
Day 29 – I Believe In You – On The Road To Mayor
I highly recommend the PBS special on Mount Rushmore: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/rushmore/ This is one of those stories of defying all logic, rationalism and “reality.” These sto
Free Hot Dog Event at Cicero’s
Hot dog events are a hit. (And totally in my budget.) We’re going to be at Cicero’s here: 447 N Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH 44313 Saturday, July 11 from noon to 1:30. You can RSVP on Facebook here: https:/
Day 28 – My Job As Mayor – On The Road To Mayor
I got an unexpected visit from former Akron mayor, Garry Moneypenny, today. Garry was one of the first people in the neighborhood to come visit us when we bought our building at 15 Broad Street. He wa
Day 27 – The Voice of the People – The Road To Mayor
There is a massive revolt happening in the world right now. And you might not be aware of it. Reddit is on fire. If you aren’t familiar with Reddit I’d tell you to go. But much of it has been shut dow
Day 26 – July 4 – Henry Knox – On The Road To Mayor
Simply put: The American Revolution was bad ass. We stood up to the mighty British Empire. And ultimately we won. I highly recommend “1776” by David McCullough My favorite player in the Revolutionary
Day 25 – My Religion – On The Road To Mayor
I got this cool question on my Facebook wall when I woke up this morning: “Are you really an atheist?” The short answer is: No. But the background of that answer is complicated. Let’s start at the ver
An Open Letter To Comunale and Williams
Hey Guys, Thought you might enjoy this . . . Countdown to The Primary Powered by knowndays.com So, I’m not an experienced politician, as has been discussed on Radio and TV. But I am a marketer and, wh
Day 24 – Do you want jobs? Then you want me! – On The To Mayor
Stephanie Warsmith tweeted this: Those are noble pursuits. But then I got to thinking: what does the Clerk of Courts know about creating jobs? I’m sure he oversaw people that had jobs. That’s cool. Bu
Day 23 – The Political Dodge & Weave – On The Road To Mayor
When I watched presidential debates I always was amused by how they rarely answered the question they were asked. They answered the question they wished they were asked. Maybe I’ll see someday why a c
An Alternative to Dan Horrigan For Akron Mayor
Dan Horrigan is who the Democratic party wants to be the mayor of Akron. He will be given a lot of money by the Democratic Party. Honestly, I don’t know much about him because there isn’t a lot out th
Day 22 – The power of Reddit – On The Road To Mayor
I had an amazing day today talking with people on the Akron Subreddit. If you’ve never been to Reddit I’d highly recommend it. It will take a bit to get in the flow of it. But once you do you’ll likel
Day 21 – Working On The Road – On The Road To Mayor
I love technology. That’s probably why I’m in the technology business. One of the many things I love about it is how it makes you free. With tech you can work (almost) anywhere. Between our family’s l
Day 20 – Rest – On The Road To Mayor
Near the end of World War I the German Major-General, Ludendorff, had a mental breakdown. He went to see a psychologist. The psychologist told him he needed to take some time for himself. He needed to