Chris Ronayne
Candidate for County Executive
Background
- Occupation
- Cuyahoga County Executive
- Lives in
- Cleveland (Edgewater)
Cuyahoga County's third County Executive, in office since January 1, 2023. He was previously president of University Circle Inc. for 16 years, and Cleveland's planning director and chief of staff.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports funding police and behavioral health co-response programs.In office
His administration's First Call Cuyahoga: Community Co-Response Startup Fund helps communities pair public safety professionals with behavioral health specialists.
ReportExecutive initiatives: Public Safety and JusticeGovernment record · Cuyahoga County · Strong Collaboration · cuyahogacounty.gov
“programs that connect public safety professionals with behavioral health specialists who can assist residents in crisis”
Housing
Supports increasing attainable housing supply through partnerships.In office
ReportExecutive initiatives: Infrastructure and HousingGovernment record · Cuyahoga County · Attainable Housing Options · cuyahogacounty.gov
“Increase supply of “attainable housing” through cooperative relationships with governments and philanthropic and private organizations”
Courts & justice
Supports reentry services to reduce recidivism.In office
ReportExecutive initiatives: Public Safety and JusticeGovernment record · Cuyahoga County · Reduced New Justice System Involvement and Recidivism · cuyahogacounty.gov
“Reduce both the number of first-time offenders and the recidivism rate among justice-involved individuals”
All sources (5)
- Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (09/17/2026)
Election filing · Cuyahoga County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election: sample ballots (Parts 1-12, every precinct)
Election filing · Cuyahoga County Board of Elections · boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
- Office of the Executive: About Chris Ronayne
Government record · Cuyahoga County · cuyahogacounty.gov
- Executive initiatives: Public Safety and Justice
Government record · Cuyahoga County · cuyahogacounty.gov
- Executive initiatives: Infrastructure and Housing
Government record · Cuyahoga County · cuyahogacounty.gov
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