Mallory says voters heard change message

State Sen. Mark Mallory ran a campaign on creating civility and affecting change in Cincinnati government and tonight voters embraced that message, Mallory said. Mallory joined councilman David Pepper in advancing to the General Election in November.

“The message is clear, voters want to see change in the way we do business in City Hall,” Mallory said during a victory speech at about 9:45 on the 31st floor of the Millennium Hotel downtown.

Among the issues Mallory wants to tackle are beating back crime, cleaning up the environment and revitalizing downtown.

“But we can’t solve problems if we can’t work together,” Mallory said flanked by his family, including his father, former Ohio House Majority Leader William L. Mallory, Sr.

Mallory credited his message of bringing a calm head to City Hall and his grassroots campaigning for his success.

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