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Nicole Clum joins bipartisan coalition of mayors in new leadership position

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Mayors Alliance announced today that Nicole (Niki) Clum has been hired as the organization’s deputy director. This is a new position for the Ohio Mayors Alliance, which was formed in 2016 to strengthen the collective voice of Ohio’s mayors, promote bipartisanship, and advocate for improved state and local collaboration.

“We are thrilled to welcome Niki to our team here at the Ohio Mayors Alliance,” said Executive Director Keary McCarthy. “Niki’s unique blend of policy, legal, and statehouse experience will be critical as we continue to strengthen our advocacy for Ohio’s cities and support our bipartisan coalition of mayors.” 

Following a screening committee process and approval by the OMA board of directors, Niki began serving in this role this week. Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn, Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith served on the screening committee for the OMA Board. 

“On behalf of the board and the screening committee, we would like to welcome Niki to the Ohio Mayors Alliance team,” said Mayor Christina Muryn. “Her skills and experience stood out among an impressive and highly competitive pool of candidates.”

Prior to joining the Ohio Mayors Alliance, Niki served as Vice President of Government Relations for the Inter-University Council of Ohio, leading statewide advocacy efforts for Ohio’s public universities. She previously served as Legislative Policy Manager for the Office of the Ohio Public Defender. Earlier in her career, Niki was a litigator for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and a prosecutor.

“I am honored to join the Ohio Mayors Alliance and support the important work of mayors across our state. I look forward to advocating for policies that strengthen Ohio’s cities and improve the quality of life in communities across the state. It’s an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leaders committed to practical, bipartisan solutions,” said Nicole.

The Ohio Mayors Alliance is a statewide organization that represents a bipartisan coalition of mayors in Ohio’s 30 largest cities. The organization is celebrating is 10-year anniversary as an organization this year. In addition to adding this new leadership position, the Ohio Mayors Alliance has also launched a Celebrating Ohio Cities campaign to recognize the historical, cultural, and economic impacts that Ohio cities have on the Buckeye State. 

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