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Mayor Frank Jackson
City of Cleveland

The Nominator: Jon Eckerle, Observer Publications

How has the nominee implemented sustainable business practices in his or her business or organization and what are the triple bottom line benefits (people, planet, prosperity) of the nominee`s work?
Elevated the Office of Sustainability to a cabinet level post from its hidden and protected lair in the Water Department. Put sustainability front and center by making it very clear that this was a primary plank of his reelection. This sent a message to the city, region and employees that this was real and not just political lip service.

How has the nominee inspired you to implement sustainable business practices?
He sponsored Sustainable Cleveland 2019.

How can someone else translate the success of the nominee? Is the work of the nominee an example or model that others can follow?
He turned sustainability into a primary element of every decision process in the city. He placed sustainability into the mix with every city in NEO through his example.

How does the nominee actively participate in the sustainability community? How do they collaborate and share their knowledge with others?
Join the process of "Sustainable Cleveland 2019." Develop a process of educating governmental, business, citizen, and educational communities in sustainable practices and its benefits.