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Ed FitzGerald

Ed FitzGerald is Cuyahoga County's first county executive. He took office in January 2011 when a charter form of county government took affect. Prior to his election as county executive, he was mayor in the city of Lakewood. He also has been a congressional staff member, an FBI special agent, a practicing lawyer and assistant county prosecutor and an elected city councilman.

Ed FitzGerald

Latest Fact-Checks Of Ed FitzGerald

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By Tom Feran
June 3, 2013

Cuyahoga County "passed a program to guarantee a college savings account for every single child who enters kindergarten in this county -- the first county…

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By Tom Feran
May 3, 2013

"Just about everyone everywhere is spending more hours on the job, less time with their families, bringing home smaller and smaller paychecks, while they're paying…

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By Henry J. Gomez
May 2, 2013

"Ohioans want an end to pay-to-play politics."

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By Henry J. Gomez
February 13, 2013

Says he was the first local official to endorse Barack Obama

Latest Promises Of Ed FitzGerald

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Appoint an inspector general Not Rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Promote lake shore development while protecting the shoreline Not yet rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Make vacant land, green space and brownfields productive Not Rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Expand county land bank Not Rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Promote recycling and reduce waste disposal in county government Not yet rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Improve marketing for the region Not yet rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Ensure the Lake Erie wind turbine project is completed Not yet rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Conduct business in the open Not Rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Promote local food purchases to boost local businesses Not yet rated January 20, 2011 View Details
Improve public transportation access Not yet rated January 20, 2011 View Details