Cleveland - Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announces Sheryl Harris as the Director of Consumer Affairs. The Department of Consumer Affairs consists of two divisions, Weights and Measures and Consumer Protection.

“Consumer Affairs is key to keeping our residents safe, especially our seniors,” said Budish. “As the Plain Dealer’s consumer columnist, Sheryl Harris has worked to protect consumers and save them money, her expertise and passion on consumer protection will ensure that our residents and business owners remain informed on how to protect and educate themselves against fraud and misrepresentation of goods and services.”

Harris has helped consumers resolve problems, spot scams and understand consumer laws and legislation for the past 20 years.

“Consumer advocacy is a passion for me, and it's a huge honor to be asked to lead the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs,” said Harris. “My goal is to make the department the first place county residents turn when they have consumer questions or need help with problems.”

Created by ordinance in December 2012, the Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs is responsible for promoting consumer and financial literacy; investigating alleged violations relating to weights and measures; educating consumers and businesses; mediating disputes between consumers and businesses; and collaborating with business, non-profit organizations, and government agencies on programs relating to consumer affairs.