Councilwoman Meredith Turner is running for re-election to continue to serve her community as Cuyahoga County Councilwoman for Ward 9.  Councilwoman Turner currently serves as the vice chair of the Education, Environment & Sustainability Committee. She has been an advocate for fair and accessible voting processes, promotes civic engagement, and advocates for supporting women and minority-owned businesses and survivors of domestic violence through policy initiatives. Previously, Councilwoman Turner worked for Senator Sherrod Brown as an immigration caseworker, Regional Representative, and Constituent Services Liaison. She is also an active alumna of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, which engages in educational and scholarship opportunities in the Cleveland community, and is a member of the NAACP- Cleveland Branch, Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation, and the National Congress of Black Women. She is committed to economic empowerment, as well as helping to provide equitable access to resources for her community. Re-electing Councilwoman Turner will ensure someone is continuously advocating for the Matriots values in Cuyahoga County.