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    Best Civic Leader of 2011 – Mayor Michael Coleman

    For four years straight, Mayor Michael B. Coleman has topped our reader survey for best civic leader, and 2011 was nothing less than a busy year for the man in charge.

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    In February, Coleman delivered his State of the City address, that had a core focus on jobs, safety and housing needs. He also showed strong support behind revitalization efforts in Franklinton, a neighborhood in need of a makeover. The Mayor’s office did receive its share of negative attention throughout 2011 with controversy over the purchase of Nationwide Arena and a summer that saw a spike in violent crime. Coleman did get approval to move forward in 2012 with his popular curbside recycling program this year, and went on to easily win re-election in November for his fourth term which will start in January.

    The Top 10 Civic Leaders of 2011:

    1. Mayor Michael Coleman
    2. Elizabeth Lessner
    3. Jim Sweeney
    4. Meredith Joy
    5. Zach Klein
    6. Michael Wilkos
    7. Timothy Wolf Starr
    8. Ian MacConnell
    9. Matt Ferris
    10. Doug Kridler

    Flashback: Best Civic Leader of 2010 – Mayor Michael Coleman
    Flashback: Best Civic Leader of 2009 – Mayor Michael Coleman
    Flashback: Best Civic Leader of 2008 – Mayor Michael Coleman

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