Greg Harris

Greg Harris was placed on City Council in Janurary 2009 as a replacement for John Cranley. Harris, 37, works as a public policy officer at KnowledgeWorks Foundation and is a former Miami University instructor. He placed 15th in the 2007 council race and ran twice unsuccessfully for Steve Chabot’s congressional seat, in 2002 and 2004.

City Council 2009
Harris was selected by four Democrats on council – Jeff Berding, Laketa Cole, Cecil Thomas, and David Crowley, along with Mayor Mark Mallory and Democratic Party Chair Tim Burke to replace John Cranley on City Council in January 2009. "Vice Mayor David Crowley had said he and the other interviewers would be looking for someone they think can raise enough money and campaign well enough to keep the seat after the November election."

Past Races
Harris ran for City Council in 2007: 2007 Cincinnati City Council Candidates.

CityBeat featured a quote form Harris on 11-15-2006 regarding some of his ideas for the city.

Harris ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2004.

Interview with Greg Harris, Candidate for City Council, 2007 - February 10, 2007

Greg Harris on how the Democrats can be more inclusive - June 12, 2007

Biographical Highlights from SmartVoter.org

 * Occupation: Consultant (communications & project development)
 * PhD & MA - Miami University
 * BS - Illinois State University
 * Executive Director, Citizens for Civic Renewal, a regional public policy organization (2000-2003)
 * Speechwriter, David Crowley for Cincinnati City Council ( 2001 & 2003 elections)
 * Program Manager, Public Allies/Americorps, an inner-city youth development program (1999-2000)
 * Instructor, Miami University (1993-1999)