Jim Petras became the second elected mayor of Cleveland Heights after winning the Nov. 4 general election.

Petras received 6,533 votes, or 55.02%, with Davida Russell receiving 5,341 votes, or 44.98%, according to final, unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

“Thank you, Cleveland Heights. Your trust means so much to me,” Petras said in a statement. “This election has never been about me. It is about our entire community choosing a better, brighter path forward for Cleveland Heights. Our city has been through enough. You have made your voices clear and I am with you. Our work strengthening Cleveland Heights starts right now.”

Petras won a seat on Cleveland Heights City Council in 2023 and has served as a council member since. Race Election Year Election Level El

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