Maurer running for another city council term in new ward

State of play: She currently represents Ward 12 but was split into six wards under the new map.

• Ward 5 includes downtown and the nearby neighborhoods of Central, Slavic Village and Kinsman.
• Other candidates include incumbent Richard Starr and challengers Johnnie Brown, Myras Holmes and Beverly Owens-Jackson.

What they're saying: In a news release, Maurer says she wants improvements in the 311 service, more affordable housing downtown and passage of a law "to provide a non-police response to people in acute mental health crisis."

• "My work is focused on making the lives of everyday Clevelanders better — from basic city services that actually work to good government reforms," Maurer said in the statement. "Simply put, that work isn't done yet."

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