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Brookpark names Samantha Rocco as economic development commissioner
Summary
Mayor Ocker introduced Samantha ("Sam") Rocco as Brookpark's new economic development commissioner, citing experience at the Downtown Cleveland Alliance and prior staff roles with Congressman Marcy Kaptur and state representative Joe Miller; Rocco thanked the mayor and council and said she looks forward to serving her hometown.
Mayor Ocker announced that Paul Martnicek is leaving the city's economic development post (and was noted as now mayor of North Royalton) and introduced Samantha "Sam" Rocco as the new economic development commissioner for Brookpark.
The mayor said Rocco "brings a lot of experience" from the Downtown Cleveland Alliance and earlier work with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and State Representative Joe Miller. Rocco thanked the mayor and council, saying it is "truly an honor to be here working for my hometown of Brookpark" and that she is "really looking forward to working with you all." Several council members welcomed her and praised her local ties and experience.
What happens next: Rocco steps into the role immediately; council members said they expect to work with her closely on the city's upcoming projects, including the stadium site and related development coordination.
