John M. Hairston, Jr.

 

District Director for Congresswoman Marcia L Fudge, Ward 11

 

by John Bufford, crew 1

 

 

Does it ring a bell when you hear the name John Hairston Jr.?  Mr. John Hairston is making a tremendous difference in our city by helping Cleveland congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge by serving as District Director for ward 11. Hairston said, “I knew Marcia fudge for 25 years but never asked for the job.” This is important because he is helping one of his own friends become a successful leader for the poorest and wealthiest areas in Warrensville, OH.

             

 Mr. Hairston serves as District Director and according to him “I run all activities, in the district.” They represent the richest and the poorest areas in Warrenville, OH. Mr. Hairston is working to expand hours of voting so “more members can vote.” Mr. Hairston also raised minimum wage to $10.10 an hour so people can receive more money. Mr. Hairston also is working on equal pay for equal work because he believes “women should get paid as much as the male if they are doing the same job.” Finally, Marcia Fudge is a leader in the culture committee. Mr. Hairston said “Ms. Fudge has the opportunity to show everyone that she is a leader”. Ms. Fudge also deals with farmers, school lunches, nutrition, and food stamps. According to Mr. Hairston “Ms. Fudge is a very hard working person.” These things are important to Cleveland because we have a high poverty rate.

 

 Mr. Hairston advice is first “respect yourself,” then you respect yourself you can respect others. Mr. Hairston says “you cannot learn without respect.” Mr. Hairston wants children to know is do not make excuses and don’t lie to you. Finally, according to Mr. Hairston, “the best way to get out of the hole is to stop digging in the hole.”

 

In his youth years he said “ I fantasied of all kinds of careers” First In high school he wanted to be a funeral director until he saw what they did. Next, Mr. Hairston wanted to be a lawyer by “ultimately” wanted to be a teacher. As Mr. Hairston reflected on the question he said he is “not different” from when he was younger. “I still have a lot of energy” and developed skills. Mr. Hairston “loved” playing sports. Finally, Mr. Hairston motto is “god first, family second, and everything else after.” Mr. Hairston started off as a teacher and would later go on to work for Cleveland Metropolitan Schools.  When Mr. Hairston worked for NASA they were #1 in education and were #1 in granted other quanta’s programs looked at by have is only governmental really proud many more than 85% that left 50/50 so women can work at NASA.

 

As Mr. Hairston is continuing to be successful and contributing member of the Cleveland community and his pride in this work is evident to all. Mr. Hairston is really creative and progressive man and he is making a difference in northeastern Ohio. Mr. Hairston even inspires me to be better so I can make a difference in the world.