
Chris Ronayne
County Executive
About
Chris Ronayne is the Cuyahoga County Executive. He previously served as the president of University Circle Inc.
County Administration
Key Responsibilities:
- County Budget Management
- Oversight of County Departments
- Regional Development Planning
- County Services Administration
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Public Health and Safety Coordination
Cuyahoga County Public Health Initiative
Ordinance 2025-02 • 2025-01-20
This public health legislation addresses health disparities in Cuyahoga County through comprehensive investments. It provides $20 million for community health center expansions in underserved neighborhoods, creates a mobile health clinic program serving rural and urban areas, establishes a county-wide lead poisoning prevention program, and funds community-based chronic disease prevention initiatives. These measures aim to improve health outcomes while reducing disparities between communities.
Cuyahoga County Early Childhood Education Expansion Initiative
Ordinance 2025-04 • 2025-02-01
This education legislation addresses Cuyahoga County's childcare shortage through comprehensive investments. It creates a $10 million Early Childhood Education Fund supporting childcare center expansions, provides scholarships for low-income families accessing quality childcare, establishes a professional development program for childcare providers, and funds home visiting programs supporting at-risk families. These measures aim to increase access to quality early childhood education while supporting working families.
Cuyahoga County Senior Services Enhancement Plan
Ordinance 2025-06 • 2025-02-10
This social services legislation addresses the needs of Cuyahoga County's growing senior population through comprehensive service enhancements. It provides $3 million for senior center upgrades and programming, expands home-delivered meals and transportation services, establishes a senior fraud prevention task force, and funds respite care programs supporting family caregivers. These measures aim to improve the quality of life for seniors while supporting their independence and well-being.
Cuyahoga County Food Security and Access Initiative
Ordinance 2025-08 • 2025-02-20
This social services legislation addresses food insecurity in Cuyahoga County through comprehensive access improvements. It provides $2 million for food bank and pantry expansions, establishes a mobile food market serving food deserts, provides incentives for grocery stores opening in underserved communities, and funds nutrition education programs. These measures aim to improve food security while promoting healthy eating habits.
Cuyahoga County Clean Energy and Sustainability Initiative
Ordinance 2025-09 • 2025-02-25
This environmental legislation promotes clean energy and sustainability through comprehensive county-wide initiatives. It provides $3 million for solar panel installations on county buildings, establishes a community solar program expanding access to renewable energy, provides incentives for residents and businesses adopting energy efficiency measures, and funds electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These measures aim to reduce Cuyahoga County's carbon footprint while promoting a green economy.
Cuyahoga County Universal Broadband Access Initiative
Ordinance 2025-10 • 2025-03-01
This technology legislation addresses Cuyahoga County's digital divide through comprehensive infrastructure investments. It creates a $10 million Broadband Infrastructure Fund supporting fiber optic cable deployment, provides subsidies for low-income families accessing internet services, establishes public Wi-Fi hotspots in underserved communities, and funds digital literacy training programs. These measures aim to achieve universal broadband access across Cuyahoga County within three years.
Cuyahoga County Affordable Transportation Access Initiative
Ordinance 2025-11 • 2025-03-05
This transportation legislation addresses transportation barriers for Cuyahoga County residents through comprehensive access improvements. It provides $3 million for public transit route expansions, establishes a fare subsidy program for low-income riders, funds ride-sharing partnerships serving transportation deserts, and supports bike-sharing programs. These measures aim to improve transportation access while promoting economic opportunity and environmental sustainability.
Cuyahoga County Lead Safe Housing Initiative
Ordinance 2025-12 • 2025-03-10
This public health legislation addresses lead poisoning risks in Cuyahoga County homes through comprehensive remediation programs. It creates a $2 million Lead Remediation Fund supporting lead abatement projects, provides grants for lead testing and risk assessments, establishes a lead poisoning prevention education program, and strengthens enforcement of lead safety regulations. These measures aim to reduce lead exposure while protecting children's health.
Phone
(216) 443-7178
Website
cuyahogacounty.us/executive
County Office
2079 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Public Meetings
County Council: Bi-weekly
Social Media
Department Heads
- Chief of StaffEric Wobser
- Fiscal OfficerMichael Chambers
- Health CommissionerJana Rush
- Public Works DirectorMichael Dever
- Economic DevelopmentPaul Herdeg