Hillary Clinton

Almost all Cleveland City Council members have endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.

(Paul Sancya, Associated Press)

Here is today's number in the world of politics:

Today's number is 16. Sixteen of the 17 elected Cleveland City Council members have endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, according to a Friday news release from Clinton's campaign.

"I am proud to join many of my colleagues on the Cleveland City Council in endorsing Hillary Clinton for President," said Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley. "Hillary Clinton is the right choice for Cleveland because of the values she shares with hardworking Northeast Ohioans."

By process of elimination, Ward 8 Councilman Michael Polensek is the dissenter in the decision to officially endorse.

Friday's announcement comes during the first full week of early voting for Ohio's March 15 primary.