If you've been following along you probably know I've been spending an increasing amount of time in front of Angel Falls Coffee Shop here in Akron.  I spend a couple hours nearly every day standing in front of my truck talking to people. Sometimes I go 2 or 3 times a day.  I've got […]

As soon as I'm mayor we will begin a challenge to get 1000 new startup businesses in Akron in the first 2 years I am mayor.  People will be able to submit their business ideas and then these people will be assigned to business advocates that will help make these into real, fully functioning businesses.  […]

We need to look very intensely at what grants and funds are available for mass transit and bike routes.  We likely don't have a lot of extra money in the budget for these things. But there is very likely money available that we could use. 

Akron already has some really cool urban gardens.  We need to look at all the places we can put more urban gardens.  Green space is critical to slowing water runoff during storms.  We can let the community vote on the most beautiful gardens. 

All local mayors should be invited to meet online quarterly and in person yearly.  Different cities can host the consortiums to foster collaboration and innovative leadership strategies for the 21st century.  We all have similar issues. We can learn and grow from each other. 

The pothole issue in Akron is beyond ridiculous.  I propose we turn this into an innovation opportunity.  Let the Polymer School tag the potholes and test different materials for filling potholes quickly, effectively and affordably.  Let the community submit ideas for pothole abatement. We'll pick the best of these and test and track them as […]

There are over 770 cities in the United States that have the same combined sewer system issues that Akron has.  I will head up an online community for all of these cities to come together to discuss their experiences and issues.  We are stronger together than apart. 

In an effort to connect a bit more I'm going to start doing more videos. Here's a 52 second video on my qualifications to be mayor of Akron.  

I highly recommend the PBS special on Mount Rushmore: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/rushmore/ This is one of those stories of defying all logic, rationalism and "reality." These stories are everywhere if you look for them.  Very likely someone in your family at some point did something amazing and unbelievable.  These kinds of stories are so common that you […]

      Hot dog events are a hit. (And totally in my budget.) We're going to be at Cicero's here: 447 N Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH 44313 Saturday, July 11 from noon to 1:30.  You can RSVP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/990527854312268/ The store is owned by Abdul. He is a 21 year old entrepreneur.  We're […]

   I got an unexpected visit from former Akron mayor, Garry Moneypenny, today.  Garry was one of the first people in the neighborhood to come visit us when we bought our building at 15 Broad Street.  He was our council person in the 10th Ward. He visited several times over the years and was very […]

      There is a massive revolt happening in the world right now. And you might not be aware of it.  Reddit is on fire.  If you aren't familiar with Reddit I'd tell you to go. But much of it has been shut down. By the people.  Over 265 "Subreddits" have been turned private by […]

   Simply put: The American Revolution was bad ass.  We stood up to the mighty British Empire. And ultimately we won.  I highly recommend "1776" by David McCullough My favorite player in the Revolutionary War was Henry Knox.  We had captured Fort Ticonderoga and Knox was to deliver all the ammunitions to the Continental Army […]

   I got this cool question on my Facebook wall when I woke up this morning: "Are you really an atheist?" The short answer is: No.  But the background of that answer is complicated.  Let's start at the very beginning.  My grandfather was a Methodist minister. He always had this beloved aura around him. He […]

Hey Guys, Thought you might enjoy this . . .   Countdown to The Primary Powered by knowndays.com   So, I'm not an experienced politician, as has been discussed on Radio and TV.  But I am a marketer and, while that can be about persuasion, I like to think it's mostly about connection nowadays.  That's […]

   Stephanie Warsmith tweeted this:    Those are noble pursuits.  But then I got to thinking: what does the Clerk of Courts know about creating jobs? I'm sure he oversaw people that had jobs. That's cool.  But that's not creating jobs.  When I read that tweet I thought: "Hey! That's what I do." I create […]

  When I watched presidential debates I always was amused by how they rarely answered the question they were asked. They answered the question they wished they were asked.  Maybe I'll see someday why a candidate shouldn't answer questions directly.  Maybe someday I'll see why I shouldn't say I don't know the answer to a question.  […]

Dan Horrigan is who the Democratic party wants to be the mayor of Akron. He will be given a lot of money by the Democratic Party. Honestly, I don't know much about him because there isn't a lot out there from him. The biggest information I've found on his stance is this WAKR interview: [soundcloud […]

   I had an amazing day today talking with people on the Akron Subreddit.  If you've never been to Reddit I'd highly recommend it.  It will take a bit to get in the flow of it. But once you do you'll likely see the power of it.  Reddit is democracy in action. Stories and comments […]

   I love technology.  That's probably why I'm in the technology business.  One of the many things I love about it is how it makes you free. With tech you can work (almost) anywhere.  Between our family's love of travel and traveling for business, I am fortunate to get to see a lot of the […]

   Near the end of World War I the German Major-General, Ludendorff, had a mental breakdown. He went to see a psychologist.  The psychologist told him he needed to take some time for himself. He needed to have a good meal, spend time with friends.  This sounds absurd as you contrast this to the cataclysmic […]

   Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal did an amazing piece on my switch from Democratic candidate for mayor to Independent candidate for mayor.  This move is highly risky because it gives the board of elections ammunition to say "he declared himself a Democrat by running as a Democrat so he's a Democrat." The […]

   Something that is strangely missing is my opponents' positions on things.  The people have some very specific questions on things like: The EPA-mandated sewer project.  Homeless Vacant buildings  Schools Jobs  But I'm not aware of any public declaration from any of the major opponents.  I know it's a political strategy. But it seems unfair […]

   My goal is to get 1000 signatures by September 7. 1000 signatures that meet all the many requirements of the Board of Elections.  On Tuesday I looked at my calendar and realized my summer was quickly booking up.  We love to camp. And we try to get as many camp trips as we can […]

If you like hot dogs and you don't like paying for them you should come to our event at Kathleen's Korner. Kathleen is super cool and so, as a super cool person, she is letting us have a Free Hot Dog and Pop event at her store. I've been there and she's got some great […]

I recently got an amazingly thoughtful comment from Nichole on this post: Day 14 My Mayoral Candidate Petitions Were Denied. HERE'S MY ANSWER The Road To Mayor - Sage Lewis for Mayor of Akron She spent a lot of time asking some really thoughtful questions. Because they were such good questions I thought it deserved it's […]

   I'm a little gun-shy after my denied signature submissions to run as a Democratic candidate for mayor. I feel like the political road is filled with hidden land mines that an uninitiated candidate is very likely to set off.  So far I've passively raised about a small amount of money through a Paypal account […]

Do you like free food?  Us too! We are doing a free lunch outside of our headquarters at: 15 Broad St. Akron. Wednesday June 24 from 12 noon to 1:30pm We'll have free hot dogs, pop and water. Stop by and say hi and help us get us our petition signatures so we can get on […]

   The path I'm on for mayor is unlikely, filled with unforeseable risks and unadvised by pretty much everyone in power and authority.  The last one is why I'm pushing forward with everything I've got.  I've always had a problem with just blindly accepting what authority tells me to do.  But more importantly: I'm doing […]

I'M RUNNING AS AN INDEPENDENT! Today the Summit Count Board of Elections officially announced what petitions they approved and what petitions they didn't approve. I had 65 out of the 50 needed signatures needed to run for Mayor. They accepted 41 of my signatures. Natural Hunka Kaboom, the other outsider, submitted 53 signatures. They accepted […]