County Executive Budish Introduces Nominations to Citizens’ Advisory Council on Equity

Following Cuyahoga County Council’s declaration of racism as a public health crisis, County Executive Armond Budish introduced nominations for the Citizens’ Advisory Council on Equity.

These individuals are tasked in part with reviewing and providing recommendations to reduce the disparity between Black and White people when it comes to:

Healthcare
The criminal justice system
Healthy food
Safe and affordable housing
Well-paying jobs and business ownership opportunity
Quality transportation
Educational opportunities
Safe places to be active

The Council on Equity will provide a status report no later than December 31, 2020, including any changes to County policies, procurement, structure of County government and the Cuyahoga County Code. Cuyahoga County will implement policy changes in response to the findings or recommendations from the Citizens’ Advisory Council on Equity.

Executive Budish’s nominations to the Citizens’ Advisory Council on Equity are:

Rabbi Joshua Caruso, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple
Stephen Caviness, Director of Project Management, Team NEO
Dr. Kenneth W. Chalker, Retired Senior Pastor, University Circle United Methodist Church
Jenice Contreras, Exec. Director, Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development
Habeebah Rasheed Grimes, CEO, Positive Education Program
Dr. Heidi Gullett, Medical Director, Cuyahoga County Board of Health
Phyllis “Seven” Harris, Exec. Director, LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
Randell McShepard, VP, Chief Talent Officer, RPM International Inc.
Marsha A. Mockabee, President and CEO, Urban League of Greater Cleveland
India Pierce Lee, Senior VP, Program, Cleveland Foundation
Victor Ruiz, Exec. Director, Esperanza, Inc.
Cordell E. Stokes, Chairman/CEO for CLC Stokes Consulting Group LLC
Danielle Sydnor, President, Cleveland Branch of NAACP
Eddie Taylor Jr., President, Taylor Oswald, LLC
Sheila Wright, President, The Good Community Foundation

“This group is made up of so many incredible leaders that have worked tirelessly in their respective communities to create change and foster growth in new and innovative ways,” said Executive Budish. “Members of this board will influence decisions that shape the quality of life for our residents, and I am excited to see the great work the Council on Equity will do for Cuyahoga County.”