Chris Ronayne
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Chris Ronayne | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Executive of Cuyahoga County | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Armond Budish |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1968 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Miami University, Cleveland State University |
Chris Ronayne is an American politician who currently serves as the 3rd Cuyahoga County Executive. He was elected to the office in 2022, defeating Lee Weingart with 63.9% of the vote. [1] Ronayne took office on January 1, 2023.[2]
Early life
Chris Ronayne was born in Chicago, Illinois[3] on September 2, 1968 to Kathleen and James Ronayne. He attended Bay High School, west of Cleveland, where he was captain of the school’s hockey team.[4] Following high school, Ronayne went to Miami University and later received a Master of Urban Planning and Development from Cleveland State University.[5]
Career
Ronayne began his career on the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission prior to serving as campaign manager for then-Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jane Campbell’s successful run for Cleveland Mayor in 2001.[6] He then served in Campbell’s administration as the City of Cleveland Planning Director. Ronayne also worked as the city’s Chief of Staff and Chief Development Officer.[7] In 2005, Ronayne was named president of University Circle Inc, a non-profit that oversees the University Circle neighborhood on Cleveland’s East Side. On October 1, 2021, Ronayne stepped down as UCI President to run for Cuyahoga County Executive.[8]
County Executive
The 2022 Cuyahoga County executive election was for an open seat, as incumbent Armond Budish chose not to run for a third term.[9] After defeating Tariq Shabbaz in the Democratic primary, Ronayne faced the Republican nominee, former county commissioner Lee Weingart.[10] Cuyahoga County, a Democratic stronghold, gave 247,301 votes, nearly 110,000 more than Weingart received.[11] Ronayne was sworn in on January 1 of the following year, but had a ceremonial inauguration in Downtown Cleveland on January 21.[12]
Ronayne began his tenure focusing on issues relating to the homeless and public transportation. He also discussed building a strong county economy directly following his inauguration, calling for economic development efforts alongside Lake Erie, which makes up the northern border of Cuyahoga County.[13] Additionally, Ronayne prioritized crime prevention, effective governance, and health services during his campaign.[14]
Two days after his election, Ronayne named former Sandusky city manager Eric Wobser as his chief of staff.[15] He also appointed Cleveland Deputy Police Chief Harold Preter as Cuyahoga County Sheriff.[16]
Personal life
He is married to Natalie Ronayne, who is the Chief Development Officer for the Cleveland Metroparks. They have two kids.[17]
References
- ↑ "Election Results". Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
- ↑ Reports, Staff. "Chris Ronayne sworn in as Cuyahoga's County Executive". Cleveland.com. The Plain Dealer.
- ↑ Miller, Jay. "Chris Ronayne, 35". Crain's Cleveland.
- ↑ Stewart, Dillon. "Chris Ronayne: Most Interesting People 2023". Cleveland Magazine.
- ↑ "CHRISTOPHER RONAYNE ('96 MUPDD)". Cleveland State University.
- ↑ "Meet Chris". Chris Ronayne.
- ↑ "Chris Ronayne". Cleveland State University.
- ↑ Raspe, Becky. "Ronayne stepping down as University Circle Inc. president to run for county executive". Cleveland Jewish News. Cleveland Jewish Publishing Company.
- ↑ Carey, Tyler. "Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish will not seek re-election in 2022". WKYC.
- ↑ Staff. "Chris Ronayne beats Tariq K. Shabazz in Cuyahoga County executive Democratic primary". Cleveland.com. The Plain Dealer.
- ↑ "Election Results". Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
- ↑ Reports, Staff. "Chris Ronayne sworn in as Cuyahoga's County Executive". Cleveland.com. The Plain Dealer.
- ↑ Richmonds, Matthew. "New Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne starts tenure with legislation on housing for homeless". Ideastream. Ideastream Public Media.
- ↑ "Issues". Chris Ronayne.
- ↑ Durbin, Kaitlin. "Cuyahoga Executive-Elect Chris Ronayne names future chief of staff Eric Wobser among transition team". Cleveland.com. The Plain Dealer.
- ↑ Oprea, Mark. "Chris Ronayne to Appoint Harold Pretel as Cuyahoga County Sheriff". Cleveland Scene.
- ↑ "Meet Chris". Chris Ronayne.
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