Imani Capri

Imani Capri Voice. Power. Public Service

“Your voice can change the world.” – Barack Obama

Imani Capri never envisioned herself becoming a political candidate or doing anything in politics.

As a freelance journalist, business owner, author, empowerment speaker, certified Reiki practitioner and host of two FM radio shows, she was used to offering commentary and analysis on politics and politicians’ actions.

Little did she know, that she would, eventually, move from making watch-dog analysis to actually running for a political office.

Today, she is Candidate Imani Capri running to be President of City Council in Maple Heights for the November 2, 2021 ballot. She is also endorsed by The Black Women’s Political Action Committee and The Cleveland Stonewall Democrats.

In Maple Heights, a city with a population of approximately 22,000 residents, the President of City Council runs the City Council meetings, acts a liaison between City Council, the Mayor and residents and is next in charge of running the city in the Mayor’s absence.

Although it was Maple Heights’s residents who recruited Imani to consider a run for a political office, she was very clear that this opportunity was really about something bigger.

“For me, this run is really about helping people to tap in to their courage to use their voices and to help inspire our residents to more deeply understand the power we have to change or influence things when we are involved and make our voices heard,” Capri said. “If we look at the current delicate state of our democracy, at all levels, it is clear that its survival depends upon how much the people own it and their power to shape it, not politicians. I don’t really strive to become a politician but am more centered in how to be an effective student and public servant who inspires Maple Heights residents to really recognize and own their power to create the next chapter for our city.”

Outside of her drive to help change the world, she loves to travel, is an avid Salsa dancer, loves spending time with her family and dog Domino, power-walking underneath the sun, eating great food and stealing away to visit beautiful beaches when she can.

Imani isn’t always all business. She very much enjoys having fun, relaxing and enjoying life. When she is in need of a reset or to release stress, being in nature helps her to re-center and recharge. She also chants Nam-Myoho- Renge- Kyo as a primary part of her spiritual practice of Nichiren Buddhism.

To learn more about Imani Capri, her candidacy or her campaign, please follow and contact her at:

Facebook – Imani Capri for Council President Instagram – imanicapri4councilpresident Email: friendsofimanicapri@gmail.com Website: www.electcapri.com