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On April 6, I wrote a letter to Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber. I was asking about something small in the grand scheme of things — three years of missing city audits for Garfield Heights, fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
People say politicians only look out for themselves. In 2007, the Garfield Heights City Council proved that doesn’t have to be true.
I’ve spent my career fighting for the residents of Garfield Heights. But there’s one fight that matters more than any budget line or council vote: the fight for our young people.
Here’s something most Garfield Heights residents don’t know: you don’t get to vote for your City Council President.
On April 15, 2026, I sent a public records request to the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office asking for clear answers about Garfield Heights’ missing financial filings. On May 8, 2026, the AOS Open Government Unit responded. They sent records. The records speak for themselves.
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In March 2025, I wrote about a troubling fact: the City of Garfield Heights had not released a financial audit since 2021. In April 2025, I wrote again when the delays sparked public demand for answers.
There’s a narrative going around that the Garfield Heights Municipal Court is a financial burden on the city. That narrative is wrong.
Polls are open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM across Cuyahoga County on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This is Ohio’s Primary Election — including the Democratic and Republican Central Committee races. Mike Dudley Sr. is on the ballot for Central Committee, District 02-A (unpaid, elected).
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You don’t need to follow trade policy to feel the tariffs. You feel them at the grocery store when beef costs 9% more than it did last year. You feel them at the auto shop when a brake job costs an extra $80 because steel and aluminum parts are up 20–33%.
In 1970, Garfield Heights was home to 41,417 people. Our seven-member city council — one representative per ward — made perfect sense. Each member served roughly 5,917 residents. The ratio was right. The structure matched the city.