Jason Shachner Announces Bid For Lakewood Council Seat

LAKEWOOD, OH — Attorney Jason Shachner announced his bid for the Lakewood City Council Ward 2 seat over the weekend.

“I am running for City Council to ensure that Lakewood continues to be the vibrant and safe city that we all enjoy,” Shachner said.

Shachner is an assistant prosecutor in Lake County. He is also a former member of the Lakewood Heritage Advisory Board and a current member of the Youth Athletic Commission. He currently lives on Cook Avenue.

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“I believe that Lakewood’s residents are our city’s greatest resource and I look forward to hearing from voters to learn how City Council can better serve their needs. My wife and I chose Lakewood as our home because of the city's walkability, parks, schools, and, most of all, its strong sense of community," Shachner said.

He added that his campaign will focus primarily on promoting quality of life in Lakewood and safeguarding the city's reputation as a place to start young families.

"Lakewood is positioned to become the destination to start a business or grow your family. I will use my legal training and experience in public service to make City Hall responsive to the evolving needs of our neighbors," he said.

Current Ward 2 City Councilperson Sam O'Leary announced his own campaign last week — a campaign to become mayor of Lakewood.