In this episode of Ask Cuyahoga, we explore one of Cuyahoga County’s newer initiatives focused on reducing violence and strengthening community safety. Myesha Watkins, Administrator of the Office of Violence Prevention, discusses the office’s mission, its collaborative approach, and how the County is working with community partners to build safer neighborhoods.

Cuyahoga County residents were invited to join this live event to learn about the Medical Examiner's Citizens Academy and how to apply to be a part of the program. 

Guests:

Medical Examiner's Office External Affairs Manager Christopher B. Harris

Citizens Academy Graduate and Program Director Mindy Naticchioni

Cuyahoga County residents were invited to ask questions about their property taxes and tax assistance programs during a live event with the Treasurer and Board of Revision.

Guests:

Cuyahoga County Treasurer Brad Cromes

Board of Revision Administrator Ron O'Leary

Cuyahoga County residents were invited to submit questions about the Sexennial Property Reappraisal for a live event with the Fiscal Office and Board of Revision.

Guests:

Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office Director of Operations Lisa Rocco

Board of Revision Administrator Ron O'Leary

Cuyahoga County residents were invited to submit questions about scams for a live event with the Director of Consumer Affairs.

Guests: 

Cuyahoga County Director of Consumer Affairs Sheryl Harris

Cuyahoga County residents were invited to submit questions about their property taxes for a live event with the Treasurer.

Guests:

Cuyahoga County Treasurer Brad Cromes

What is Cuyahoga County’s role in finding permanent support for children in our care? 

Guests: 

Division of Children and Family Services, Deputy Director, Karen Anderson 

Division of Children and Family Services, Deputy Director, Beverly Torres 

Adoptive Parent, Christine Ivaskovic 

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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