The revolving door of the Cleveland Heights mayor's office could stop turning with the election of Councilmember Jim Petras.

The east side Cleveland suburb voted to recall Kahlil Seren, the city’s first elected mayor, in the September primary. Then, City Council President Tony Cuda became interim mayor last month and will remain in the mayor’s office until Petras’ term begins January 1.

“I think that a lot of people across our city are tired and they are ready to turn the page and start a new chapter and I look forward to trying to help our city get more done and move forward,” Petras said.

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In 2019, Cleveland Heights replaced its city manager form of government with a mayoral government, and two years later voted Seren as its first elected may

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