MANN FOR CINCINNATI
30 Gar?eld Place, Suite 920
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dear

I trust you are weathering these challenging times. They are unlike almost anything any of us have ever
experienced. I hesitate to talk about anything other than today?s issues including deaths in our community;
a dramatic plunge in city revenues; the unknown timing of the end of the pandemic; the furlough of 1700
city employees; the projected de?cit of $91million in our ?scal year beginning July 1; the damage to our
local economy; and the disturbing disparity in the pandemic?s impacts on African-American citizens. Our
city faces major issues on the path to normalcy. 

Even in dif?cult times, particularly in dif?cult times, elections are more important than ever, however. I
am pleased and honored to tell you that I will be a candidate for Mayor of Cincinnati in 2021. While this
decision will not long be a secret, the formal announcement will come later. The nonpartisan primary is
next May with the top two in the primary squaring off in November 2021. These months will ?y by and I
have no choice but to get started.

Betsy and I have mulled over this possibility for some time, but our thinking came together rather quickly
in recent weeks. For a lot of reasons, including the human and economic costs of the coronavirus pandemic,
I think my experience and leadership qualities are particularly suited, maybe uniquely suited, to the
challenges we face just now at City Hall and in the broader community.

As you know, public service is my calling. I now have been an elected of?cial for 26 years including two
years in Congress and three years as Mayor. In addition, I was privileged to serve four years as a destroyer
of?cer in the United States Navy. I have no ambition beyond Cincinnati and I believe I have yet more to
give this community.

I promise proven leadership to move the city forward, particularly as we navigate a post?pandemic world.
Our community deserves serious options to get us back on track. More than ever, we need a plan for
economic growth which includes bene?ts across our community. At every step, we must make sure our
recovery touches as many neighborhoods and citizens as possible. I believe I can provide this needed
leadership.

With great humility, I ask for you tojoin this venture. I need energy, advice, insights and wisdom from as
many citizens as possible. As you know a good campaign also requires money. Please consider a
contribution to my campaign fund. A check payable to Mann for Cincinnati can be sent in the enclosed
return envelope to me at 30 Gar?eld Place, Suite 920, Cincinnati, OH 45202. To donate online, go to
The maximum personal contribution is $1,100. A political action
committee may give $2,700. I appreciate your consideration. Betsy and I are truly excited at the prospect
of continuing to serve this wonderful community and its citizens.

David

 

 

         

RECENT COMMENTARY

Jason Williams of the Enquirer devoted an entire January 28 column to the question of David?s running for Mayor. -
A few excerpts follow: 

David ?would instantly be a serious contender. He?s been a constant presence on the Cincinnati . 
political scene for nearly a half century, and Mann has the trust and respect of [the]
electorate.?

?It?s important voters and citizens know that he has been one of the few true public servants on
the most uncivil and dysfunctional councils in modern Cincinnati political history.?

?He comes from an era of city politics where civility and good~govemment ruled the day.?
Howard Wilkinson was also quite complimentary in a January 29 WVXU column:

?Meanwhile, speculation abo?uta possible candidacy has centered around a legendary ?gure
in Cincinnati City Hall, Democrat David Mann, who has served as mayor twice before in the
1980?s and 1990?s . . . the truth is, he seems to have more energy than many men half his age.
His shock of pure white hair is something he has had for decades, but it?s not a bad reminder to the
public that this is a person of substance who has been around the block and back. He?s no
kid. He?s most de?nitely an adult.?

As Amy Murray recently departed Council for her new post in Washington, she was incredibly generous
in her public comments about David at her last council meeting:

David Mann, I think you are what everyone should aspire to be. Truly, you are the
epitome of what is a great public servant and whether you're Republican, Democrat,
Charter, or Independent you just vote on what you think is right. You partner with people
for the right reasons and I really have always looked up to you for what I think is just
doing the right thing. No one ever questions why you do something and I really
appreciate your leadership for this city and for the country in the past decades.

 

Jerry Springer?Cincinnati Enquirer April 23, 2020:

would support David Mann for whatever he ran for because there's no conceivable way David
Mann would make an irrational decision," Springer said. "He is like if you ran to your father for
advice. Add to his demeanor and his rationality, his intelligence and knowledge and, you know, 1
that's pretty tough to bea 

in cy Magazine

just published a feature article in its April issue titled THE RIGHT MANN FOR 
You can read it on cincymagazine.com. It describes David as ?among council?s most steady
Eddies. He?s levelheaded, a voice of reason a slogan he used in his last campaign a
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