Meet the woman at the heart of Woodhill
Marilyn Burns, a Buckeye-Woodhill resident of over 20 years, has become the go-to contact for community members in need.
There’s only one official mayor of Cleveland. But across town, in neighborhoods and on city blocks, there are many unofficial mayors who advocate for their neighbors, take care of their communities and stir up some good trouble. Signal Cleveland will share the stories of these folks, who they are and what they mean for our city. Want to nominate someone? Fill out the form at the bottom of this post.
More unofficial mayors of Cleveland
How Margaret Armstead looks after the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, from babies to gardens to the elderly
Margaret Armstead is Detroit-Shoreway’s ‘Mayor of the Block’: A leader who builds community on her block, her neighborhood and beyond.
Unofficial mayor of historic Glenville neighborhood fights developers to preserve community character
This Cleveland resident will battle anyone trying to change the character of her historic Glenville neighborhood near University Circle.
Shore Acres carries on after losing Dan Postotnik, the neighbor who ‘kept us all connected’
Dan Postotnik’s neighbors nominated him as one of Cleveland’s unofficial ‘mayors’ for his decades of looking out for everyone.
‘At the end of the day, people know that I will get things done’: Meet Kathy McDonald, one of Cleveland’s many ‘mayors’
Kathy McDonald, who has called Slavic Village home for decades works with neighbors to stay safe and connected.
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