Madeline Cain

Madeline A. Cain (November 21, 1949 – April 4, 2022) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives and the first woman mayor of Lakewood, Ohio.^[1] Cain had previously represented a portion of Cuyahoga County for four terms (7 years) in the Ohio House of Representatives.^[2]

Madeline Cain
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 17th district
In office January 3, 1989 – December 31, 1995
Preceded by	Francine Panehal
Succeeded by	Dan Brady
Personal details
Born	Madeline A. Cain (1949-11-21)November 21, 1949 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died	April 4, 2022(2022-04-04) (aged 72) Lakewood, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Democratic

Early years

The second of four daughters born to Mary Rita (née Quinn) and Edward V. Cain, she grew up on West 104th street in Cleveland. Her father was a Cleveland prosecutor.

She attended St. Augustine Academy and, at age 18, joined the Sisters of Charity. She served eight years with the Catholic Church, graduating from Ursuline College with a degree in English and Theology and subsequently teaching at her alma mater.^[3]

Affiliations

Cain was active in several political and civic organizations, including Lakewood Business and Professional Women, Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, Cudell Neighborhood Improvement Inc., West Boulevard Neighborhood Association, Citizens League of Greater Cleveland, Cuyahoga County Women’s Political Caucus, Lakewood Democratic Club, City Club, Cuyahoga County Democratic party, and the Ohio Women's Policy and Research Commission.^[4]

References

1. Pinckard, Clint (April 5, 2022). "Madeline Cain, first woman mayor of Lakewood, dies at age 72". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
2. "Madeline A. Cain". Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2010.
3. Obituary, mcgorray.com. Accessed October 11, 2022.
4. Obituary, mcgorray.com. Accessed October 11, 2022.

Further reading

• Kucinich, Dennis J. (April 14, 1999). "In Honor Of Madeline Cain, Mayor, City Of Lakewood". Capitol Words. Sunlight Foundation.^{[permanent dead link]}
• Simmons, Jeff (July 5, 1992). "Stalked: Fear and unfriendly followers, part 1 of 2". Elyria Chronicle Telegram. Elyria, OH. p. 1.
• Simmons, Jeff (July 5, 1992). "Stalked: Fear and unfriendly followers, part 2 of 2". Elyria Chronicle Telegram. Elyria, OH. p. 4.
• "New law makes stalking a crime: Woman's murder spurred bill". Sandusky Register. Sandusky, OH. Associated Press. August 7, 1992. p. A-6.
• "Ohio House votes bill on harassment". Toledo Blade. Toledo, OH. Associated Press. May 27, 1994. p. 3.
• "Madeline A. Cain". The Ohio Statehouse. Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board.
• "Separate flag pole for gay-pride banner". The Bryan Times. Byran, OH. Associated Press. June 17, 2003. p. 2.
• "Lakewood Issue 47: Voters nix eminent domain proposal". Elyria Chronicle Telegram. Elyria, OH. November 6, 2003. p. B7.
• Jablonski, Renita (December 30, 2003). "Reflections from Lakewood: A Talk with Mayor Madeline Cain". ideastream.
• "How the West End Was Won". Cleveland Magazine. January 2004.