The city is one of the fastest-growing in the state, with three colleges, an agricultural center, and big companies like Frito-Lay and Daisy Brands.

Candidates Shammas Malik, Tara Mosley and Marco Sommerville are in a virtual tie within the poll's 5-point margin of error.

The Lake County suburb has a population of 19,121 people.

The conversation is part of our Get to NEO a leader series that introduces listeners to leaders from across the region.

From Richmond Heights to Lorain to Aurora and beyond, we'll learn about the assets and challenges facing communities across Northeast Ohio.

On the "Sound of Ideas," we discuss the communities surrounding Cuyahoga Valley National Park becoming "gateway" cities.

On the "Sound of Ideas," we travel to Chardon for the next installment of our "Get to NEO a Leader" series.

We venture into Portage County and talk with Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin as part of our Get to NEO a leader series.

Meet the mayor of Lorain, Jack Bradley, as part of our Get to NEO a leader series.

In our next installment of our "Get to NEO a Leader" series, we meet Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas.