County
Member of County Council (District 1)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A Cuyahoga County Council member is one of 11 members of the county's legislative body, which passes county laws, adopts the budget and confirms the County Executive's appointments.
District 1: Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Westlake.
Taxes & budget
James M. TrutkoRepublican
- Opposes property and sales tax increases without voter approval.
Patrick KellyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
James M. TrutkoRepublican
- Proposes a state-led performance audit of the Sheriff's Department.
- Proposes a countywide crime report and crime-mapping dashboard.
Patrick KellyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
James M. TrutkoRepublican
- Supports recruiting defense, AI and healthcare employers.
Patrick KellyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
James M. TrutkoRepublican
- Proposes publishing road and bridge repair schedules.
Patrick KellyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
James M. TrutkoRepublican
- Supports the county developmental disabilities levy (Issue 10).
Patrick KellyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
James M. TrutkoRepublican
- Proposes state performance audits to cut county bureaucracy.
Patrick KellyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.