A Leader Who Delivers for Oakwood

Meet Mayor Erica L. Nikolic

  • Fourth-generation Oakwood Village resident

  • Attorney with global experience in law and public policy

  • Former Vice Mayor and Council President

  • Committed to strengthening neighborhoods and supporting families

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My Priorities

Strengthen Village Services

  • Modernize communication systems

  • Improve service delivery

  • Increase staff accountability

Enhance Quality of Life

  • Expand resident resources

  • Support public safety initiatives

  • Strengthen community engagement

Grow Village Revenue

  • Advance business development

  • Attract new investments

  • Expand job and career opportunities

Acomplishments

  • Increased revenue and strengthened Village services

  • Expanded environmental initiatives, including Oakwood’s first Climate Action Plan

  • Planted over 100 new trees and advanced sustainability projects

  • Organized the Village’s first job fair (December 2025)

  • Boosted local economy and supported small businesses

  • Strengthened partnerships with CMHA, USDA/NRCS, Cuyahoga County & more

  • Increased transparency through resident engagement and community forums

  • Improved communication and accountability across Village departments

ENDORSEMENTS

United Automobile Workers

Teamsters Local 436

Cuyahoga County Councilman Robert Schleper

Mayor Marie Gallo — Parma Heights

Mayor Sandra Morgan — East Cleveland

Mayor Kim A. Thomas — Richmond Heights

Mayor Edward Kraus — Solon

Norman Bliss, Oakwood Village Councilman (At Large)

Lynn Hampton — Past President, Black Shields Police Association

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