When his mom told him he was never going to be the next LeBron James, Ohio native Justin Bibb was crushed -- until a chance encounter with a presidential campaign in a hotel lobby redirected his passion to politics. Now he's running for mayor of Cleveland, because his city can't wait for someone else to bring about change. We talk about his path to the campaign, the moments that inspired him to run now, what's surprised him most as a first-time candidate, and how you can help him win. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bibbforcle.com">www.bibbforcle.com</a> Produced by <a href= "https://dearmedia.com/">Dear Media.</a>

When his mom told him he was never going to be the next LeBron James, Ohio native Justin Bibb was crushed -- until a chance encounter with a presidential campaign in a hotel lobby redirected his passion to politics. Now he's running for mayor of Cleveland, because his city can't wait for someone else to bring about change. We talk about his path to the campaign, the moments that inspired him to run now, what's surprised him most as a first-time candidate, and how you can help him win. Learn more at www.bibbforcle.com Produced by Dear Media.

When his mom told him he was never going to be the next LeBron James, Ohio native Justin Bibb was crushed -- until a chance encounter with a presidential campaign in a hotel lobby redirected his passion to politics. Now he's running for mayor of Cleveland, because his city can't wait for someone else to bring about change. We talk about his path to the campaign, the moments that inspired him to run now, what's surprised him most as a first-time candidate, and how you can help him win. Learn more at <a href="http://www.bibbforcle.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.bibbforcle.com</a> Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dear Media.</a>

Cleveland Can't Wait: Why Justin Bibb is Running for Mayor

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