Michael Cannon
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Age: 36
His pitch: To make government more “business friendly” by being explicit about policy outcomes and breaking down barriers within City Hall.
Neighborhood: Five Mile
Day job: Manager of account management at Bank of America Merchant Services; co-owner of the Elements Therapeutic Massage franchise on the South Hill
Notable experience: Chairman of the city Community Housing and Human Services Board; member of Mayor David Condon’s transition team
Fundraising total: $39,300 from 146 donations