Let's Talk Cuyahoga: Recent Episodes
Cuyahoga County
Let’s Talk Cuyahoga is a podcast that takes a deeper dive into county initiatives and the people who work to make it all happen.
Cuyahoga County residents were invited to join this live event to learn about the Medical Examiner's Citizens Academy and how to apply to be a part of the program.
Guests:
Medical Examiner's Office External Affairs Manager Christopher B. Harris
Citizens Academy Graduate and Program Director Mindy Naticchioni
Cuyahoga County residents were invited to ask questions about their property taxes and tax assistance programs during a live event with the Treasurer and Board of Revision.
Guests:
Cuyahoga County Treasurer Brad Cromes
Board of Revision Administrator Ron O'Leary
Cuyahoga County residents were invited to submit questions about the Sexennial Property Reappraisal for a live event with the Fiscal Office and Board of Revision.
Guests:
Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office Director of Operations Lisa Rocco, Board of Revision Administrator Ron O'Leary
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
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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
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What are the hidden values of trees, and how can we grow our tree canopy in Cuyahoga County?
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
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. Donne Whyte, Scholar, Lecturer, Cleveland State University