Ask Cuyahoga

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, Cuyah...

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 LL...

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

Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the fourth round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan. Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Yvonne M. Conwell from County Council District 7 and Dale Miller from County Council District 2

Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the third round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan. Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Sunny Simon from County Council District 11

How are community partners across the County creating better access to our lakefront, and what does a water-centric future look like? Guests: Michael Dever, Cuyahoga County Public Works Director Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, Mayor of the City of Euclid Brian Zimmerman, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Executive Officer

Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the second round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan. Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Yvonne M. Conwell from County Council District 7

Cuyahoga County Executive and council members announce the first round of proposed funding from the American Rescue Plan. Includes: Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Council President Pernel Jones Jr., Cheryl Stephens from County Council District 10, and Meredith M. Turner from County Council District 9

What role did Cuyahoga County play in the Civil Rights Movement, and what work is being done to preserve its significance for future generations? Guests: Kathleen Crowther, President, Cleveland Restoration Society Dr. Donna Whyte, Scholar, Lecturer, Cleveland State University