New Cuyahoga Now

Plans are underway to ensure a thoughtful, inclusive public process around the historic restructuring of county government, according to the Cuyahoga County transition team and an external group of civic leaders collaborating on the transition. Also, discussions have begun to ensure momentum continues on important immediate countywide priorities, such as the Medical Mart and the upcoming Health & Human Services Levy.

Last month, voters approved Issue 6, which will replace the three county commissioners with an elected county executive and elected county council. Other county offices will be eliminated and/or consolidated under the government – which will take effect in 2011.

Cuyahoga County’s Charter-mandated Transition Advisory Group (“TAG”) met recently with New Cuyahoga Now (“NCN”) and the Greater Cleveland Partnership. TAG invited them to form a comprehensive civic coalition, that will represent – and work with – all sectors of the community during the transition and beyond.

The Transition Advisory Group, New Cuyahoga Now and the Greater Cleveland Partnership look forward to this coalition continuing to grow in the coming months with other stakeholders.

They also acknowledged the depth of experience of the county’s workforce, affirming the great need for the continued insights and efforts of those who have honorably dedicated themselves to public service.

Over the next 13 months, these groups are committed to collaborating with the public and other partners in the spirit of transparency, inclusivity, accountability and equity to reposition the County for a strong and dynamic future to fulfill the specifics and intent of new Charter’s objectives.