Let's Talk Cuyahoga

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 https://cuyahogacounty.gov/executive/news/lets-talk-cuyahoga-podcast

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? Show notes: Holdenfg.org Make the pledge @ people for trees 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