Meet Solon's Mayoral Candidates At Upcoming Event

SOLON, OH — Want to learn more about the future mayor of Solon? The Solon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a "Meet the Candidates Breakfast" at Signature of Solon, 39000 Signature Dr., on Aug. 24. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and feature a panel discussion among the three candidates. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.

The moderator of the panel is H. Kenneth Douthit III, the publisher of the Solon Times and Chagrin Valley Times. The event is open to the public and will include a breakfast buffet. If registered prior to the Aug. 17 deadline, Solon Chamber of Commerce members will pay $25 for the event, non-members will pay $30. Registering post-Aug. 17 will cost $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

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Each of the candidates will be given an opportunity to share their platform, along with personal anecdotes. The three candidates for mayor are Jennifer Brush, Edward Kraus, and Douglas Magill.

• Brush is running as the education candidate. Her platform will focus on education and the fight to return Solon's industry-driven Tangible Personal Property tax income.
• Kraus' platform, by contrast, will focus on property redevelopment within the city. He will tout his experience, leadership and history of results.
• Magill's focus is the development of a "21st Century Solon." He will discuss change through executive leadership and the need to get the community involved in various programs.

Registration can be completed online or over the phone. Interested attendees can call 440-248-5080 or visit solonchamber.org. Parking at the event is free and handicap accessible.

Photo from Solon Chamber of Commerce. Caption: Meet the Candidates Breakfast – August 24 at Signature of Solon