Cuyahoga County Executive Debate at The City Club of Cleveland (Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM) The City Club of Cleveland presents 2022 Cuyahoga County Executive Debate. LWVGC will be a Community Partner as the City Club of Cleveland hosts a debate between Chris Ronayne, Democrat, and Lee Weingart, Republican, as they vie for the County Executive office. It has been eight years since Cuyahoga county has had an open seat in the County Executive's office and 12 years since voters approved a reform to create the office of county executive. The charter specifically called for "effective and accountable leadership", "an improved focus on equity for all our communities and citizens", economic competitiveness, and "significant taxpayer savings by streamlining and eliminating unnecessary elected offices." Chris Ronayne, Democrat, began his career in public service with the County Planning Commission, and later served as the Planning Director for the City of Cleveland. Most recently, he has served as President of University Circle, Inc. Lee Weingart, Republican, served as County Commissioner in Cuyahoga County from 1995 to 1997. He has held a variety of positions in the private sector, founding an advocacy and lobbying firm in 2002, which he continues to run today. This will be an in-person event, but can also be watched live online. Learn more and purchase tickets on the: https://www.cityclub.org/forums/2022/09/20/2022-cuyahoga-county-executive-debate |
Revealing Hidden Government: How County and City Governments Work Together (Thursday, September 22, 2022, 7:00 PM until 8:45 PM) A conversation with Dave Greenspan, Westlake City Council President. Members of the League of Women Voters Westlake-North Olmsted Chapter and greater community are invited to attend this upcoming informative conversation. During the program, questions from the audience are welcome. A brief LWV Chapter meeting and announcements will be held following the program. This in-person event will be recorded for future viewing at the League's YouTube Channel. Please contact Westlake-NorthOlmsted@LWVGreaterCleveland.org with any questions. Located at: The Dover Room at the Westlake Porter Public Library 27333 Center Ridge Rd Westlake, OH 44145 |
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: Reflections on County Government at The City Club of Cleveland (Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM) LWVGC will be a Community Partner as the City Club of Cleveland hosts a forum reflecting on over a decade of county government reform, and discuss what lies ahead. It has now been over a decade of Cuyahoga County government reform since voters replaced corruption scandals with an elected county executive and 11-member county council. And soon, voters will also decide on a new county executive after eight years of leadership under Armond Budish. The county government serves 1.2 million residents with a roughly $1.5 billion budget. The government reform was met with promises of streamlined services, equity, and accountability. Still, the charter has seen its fair share of tinkering at the ballot box over the years, and challenges and opportunities have revealed themselves. Has the reform upheld its original promise? Panelists C. Ellen Connally - Former President, Cuyahoga County Council Marcia Goldberg - Past President, League of Women Voters Marty Zanotti - Former Mayor, Parma Heights Moderator William Tarter, Jr. - Fellow, The Center for Community Solutions This will be an in-person event, but can also be watched live online. Learn more and purchase tickets on the: https://www.cityclub.org/forums/2022/09/28/looking-back-looking-forward-reflections-on-county-government-reform |
