Mayor Frank Jackson delivered his annual State of the City Wednesday night.
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Cleveland council member Michael Polensek told News 5 he believes core issues are public safety, police staffing levels and vacant and condemned homes awaiting demolition.
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Cleveland council member Kevin Conwell believes education and improving the Cleveland Schools is the core issue.