Cliff Olney, from political activist & CNN iReporter to city councilman of Watertown, New York.
Former iReporter & political activist Cliff Olney turned his political activism into electoral politics. Call him councilman.
Cliff Olney is a good friend of mine and a former CNN iReport colleague. We used the CNN iReport platform to promote our activist messages on healthcare, taxes, and much more. Cliff was one of the most prolific iReporter. He knew he had to do something when his health insurance company canceled his policy after having a premature baby.
Olney did not stop there. He has subsequently run for office several times. Four times turned out to be the charm. Cliff is now…
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