County Executive Chris Ronayne delivered his first State of the County address on June 30, 2023 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. It was hosted by City Club of Cleveland.

What work is being done to protect Cuyahoga County residents from lead poisoning and promote healthy homes? 

Guests: 

Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Stephanie McConaughey  

Cuyahoga County Office of Early Childhood/Invest in Children, Interim Director, Shawna Rohrman 

City of Cleveland, Lead Senior Strategist, Karen Dettmer 

What is Cuyahoga County’s role in helping reentrants reach their goal of becoming restored citizens? 

Guests:  

Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry, Director, Simeon Best 

Case Western Reserve University, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social SResearcher and Professor, Dr. David Hussey 

Cleveland Peacemaker’s Alliance, Outreach Specialist and restored citizen, Vince Evans 

100 Day Check In: Get to know your Chief of Staff.

Guests: 

Cuyahoga County Chief of Staff Eric Wobser 

What kind of impact will a return to routine operations for Medicaid have on Cuyahoga County residents? 

Guests:  

Cuyahoga County Department of Job and Family Services, Administrator, Kevin Gowan 

Center for Community Solutions, President and Executive Director, John Corlett 

MetroHealth Medical Center, Social Work Supervisor, Jason McMinn 

How is Cuyahoga County responding to residents who are experiencing homelessness? 

Guests: 

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Shelter Coordinator, Angelo Anderson 

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, Vice President of Housing and Shelter, Michael Sering 

Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services, Director, Melissa Sirak 

How is Cuyahoga County preparing to help its residents who are facing the end of emergency allotments for SNAP benefits? 

Guests: 

Cuyahoga County Resident, Brittany Robinson 

Cuyahoga County Department of Job and Family Services, Administrator, Kevin Gowan 

Center for Community Solutions, President and Executive Director, John Corlett 

Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Vice President of Client Services, Tiffany Scruggs 

County Executive Chris Ronayne took the Oath of Office at his Ceremonial Inauguration on January 21, 2023. This is his Inaugural Address.

County Executive Armond Budish provides the community with the five major steps the County took to improve the lives of residents, and to lay the foundation for an even more exciting future for northeast Ohio.  

The county has a haunted history. We gather round the Cuyahoga campfire to hear some spine tingling stories about eerie visitations. 

Guests: 

Cuyahoga County Archivist, Dr. Judith Cetina 

Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, External Affairs Manager, Christopher Harris 

How is Cuyahoga County preparing to help its residents age successfully, and what does the Livable Cuyahoga designation do to help that work? 

Guests: 

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Host 

Cuyahoga County DSAS Interim Administrator, Natasha Pietrocola 

Cuyahoga County DSAS Executive Officer, Patricia Newell 

https://www.cuyahogacounty.us/executive/news/lets-talk-cuyahoga-podcast for more information

What are the hidden values of trees, and how can we grow our tree canopy in Cuyahoga County? 

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 Guests: 

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish 

Cuyahoga County Director of Sustainability Mike Foley 

Holden Forests & Gardens President & CEO Jill Koski 

How does Cuyahoga County invite residents to learn more about the work that goes into death investigations? Citizen’s Academy provides a real-world peek behind the curtain of forensics. 

Guests: 

Christopher Harris, External Affairs Manager, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office 

Kiki Compau, Citizens Academy participant 

Cynthia Morrow, Citizens Academy participant 

Dr. Thomas Gilson, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner 

How does kinship care meet Cuyahoga County's mandate to protect and serve the children in our care?

Guests: 

Jeanelle Greene, Adoptive Mother and Cuyahoga County employee 

Amada Matei, Child Protection Specialist, Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services 

Bryant Stanton, Foster and Adoptive Recruitment Supervisor, Cuyahoga County DCFS 

Public response to the Lakefront Public Access Plan was overwhelming. We get answers to your questions and share your thoughts for future features along the Cuyahoga County lakefront.

Guest:

Michael Dever, Cuyahoga County Public Works Director

It’s National Small Business Week. Cuyahoga County has a number of programs to help local entrepreneurs grow their business with financial support and advisory services. We asked some local business owners to share their experiences and their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guests:

-Kathleen Kanan, Omar’s Pizza and Mediterranean Grill, Fairview Park (:51)

-Kim Pavlisin, Bubblenest Grooming LLC, Parma Heights (6:05)

-Jasma Love, Jazzy Cakez, Cleveland (9:24)

-Chris Hatala, Games Done Legit, Cleveland (14:22)

-Paula Pascarella, The Little Gym of Shaker Heights, Shaker Heights (19:10)

What does a long-term, comprehensive solution to increasing connectivity look like in Cuyahoga County?

Guests:

Catherine Tkachyk, Cuyahoga County Chief Innovation & Performance Officer

Wanda Davis, Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center (ASC3) Executive Director

Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the fourth round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan.

Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Yvonne M. Conwell from County Council District 7 and Dale Miller from County Council District 2

Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the third round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan.

Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Sunny Simon from County Council District 11

How are community partners across the County creating better access to our lakefront, and what does a water-centric future look like?

Guests:

Michael Dever, Cuyahoga County Public Works Director

Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, Mayor of the City of Euclid

Brian Zimmerman, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Executive Officer