Axios: Top Democrats descend on Cleveland for mayoral summit

Sam Allard, Axios

A group of high-profile Democrats is gathering in Cleveland on Friday to preach the message of "community over chaos."

State of play: The summit, hosted by Mayor Justin Bibb and the Democratic Mayors Association, draws national figures like Sherrod Brown, Ro Khanna and Andy Beshear alongside a number of big-city mayors.

• The event purports to juxtapose the chaos in D.C. with the daily problem-solving and progress made from the trenches of municipal governance.

What they're saying: "We're on the frontlines of every issue, driving progress every day," Bibb said in a statement.

• "I'm proud to welcome my fellow mayors to Cleveland for this summit as we come together to focus on what it takes to deliver for our communities and make them stronger."

Between the lines: Bibb currently serves as president of the mayors organization and has used the perch to raise both his and Cleveland's national profile.

Zoom in: The schedule includes remarks from Khanna ("Building Community and a Winning Agenda"), a fireside chat with Beshear, and a series of discussions loosely framed around sustaining community and resilience.

Tune in: As part of the summit, Bibb will be joined by the mayors of Jacksonville, San Diego, and Kansas City for the City Club Friday Forum.

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