The Council Leadership Fund (“CLF”) is a political action committee (PAC) established nearly 30 years ago. As a leadership fund, the primary purpose of the CLF is to protect incumbent members of Cleveland City Council. Funds raised are contributed in the form of campaign contributions to members of City Council or spent as independent expenditures on behalf of members of Council. Spending by the CLF is directed by the City Council President.
Blaine Griffin (Jan. 2022 – Present): $186,668.31
Kevin Kelley (Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2021): $786,114.53
Martin Sweeney (Jan. 2006 – Dec.2013): $753,195.31
Frank Jackson (Jan. 2002 – Dec. 2005): $241,455.75
Total Contributions: $1,967,433.90
63% of contributions to the Council Leadership Fund come from individuals or institutions located outside of the city of Cleveland.
Cuyahoga County: $129,625
Other Ohio County: $18,954
Out of State: $38,083.77
Unknown: $5.54
Total: $186,668.31
Cuyahoga County: $142,158.29
Other Ohio County: $61,947.46
Out of State: $37,350
Total: $241,455.75
Cuyahoga County: $559,998.08
Other Ohio County: $126,595.22
Out of State: $99,369.11
Unknown: $152.12
Total: $786,114.531
Cuyahoga County: $458,065.77
Other Ohio County: $181,159.70
Out of State: $113,969.84
Total: $753,195.31
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