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? 

Show notes:

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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