Ward 15

In 2005, Ward 15 Councilman Brian Cummins was elected to serve the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn. 

As Councilman, he has focused on developing stronger community representation through street, block and civic groups and is working with Ward 16 Councilman Kevin Kelley in supporting the consolidation of the area’s two local development corporations as well as multi-ward master plan for Wards 15 and 16.  He is a strong advocate for supporting a mixed-use, urban community, pursuing economic development, environmental and trail and greenspace projects to improve the quality of life in Ward 15.

Councilman Cummins brings more than 25 years of private and public sector professional and community development experience to Cleveland City Council.  He is a graduate of Cleveland State University receiving a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, with a Major in Finance. Councilman Cummins began his career in banking with National City Bank and later served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer and Community Development Training Consultant, working in the Micro-Enterprise, Small Business and Agribusiness Programs.  Councilman Cummins has worked in the Dominican Republic, Latvia and served as Associate Director for the Peace Corps in Russia Far East and Chişinău, Moldova.  The Councilman was honored with three meritorious awards for outstanding service for his work in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Returning to Ohio, Councilman Cummins worked as the Chief Financial Officer for the Community Shelter Board in Columbus.  He was then selected to be Executive Director of the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) as well as Publisher and Editor of the Old Brooklyn News for which he received numerous awards for writing, layout, photography, and Best Community Coverage.  He has also served as President of the Neighborhood and Community Press Association of Greater Cleveland.  

Councilman Cummins has continued his involvement in many local organizations including the Old Brooklyn Historical Society, Brooklyn Centre Community Association, Southwest Citizens Advisory Council, Brooklyn-Cleveland Kiwanis, Art House, and Entrepreneurs for Sustainability.  The Councilman lives on Mapledale Avenue in historic Brooklyn Centre with his wife Gayle and their two daughters Addy and Tatum. The Cummins’ are parishioners at Our Lady of Good Counsel.