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Kahlil Seren

1978–

United States

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Kahlil Seren is an American politician, former local-government adviser, and the first directly elected Mayor of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He became the first Cleveland Heights mayor to be removed from office in a recall election, with about 82% of voters backing removal on September 9, 2025. Before becoming mayor, Seren was a policy adviser to Cuyahoga County Council and served on the Cleveland Heights City Council. During his mayoral term, Seren was the subject of multiple controversies.

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