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Citizens’ Advisory Council on Equity
Cuyahoga County and County Council have declared racism as a public health crisis in Cuyahoga County. Following this declaration, the Citizens’ Advisory Council on Equity was formed to:
- Encourage community outreach and public participation in the development of equity goals, strategies, and programs.
- Provide recommendations and input to the Executive and County Council regarding the development of equity goals, strategies, and programs.
- Meet publicly to provide a forum for the public to offer ideas and recommendations regarding equity.
The Council is charged with providing recommendations to reduce disparity in:
- Healthcare (child welfare and suicide rates and life expectancy)
- Criminal justice system
- Access to healthy foods
- Safe and affordable housing
- Well-paying jobs and economic opportunity
- Quality transportation
- Educational opportunities
- Safe places to be active
Requests for Proposal (RFP)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant Services
Cuyahoga County seeks a person or team to consult and provide training for all County employees on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Proposals are due by April 14, 2021.
Reports
A Status Report to the Community
CACE released a status report on January 6, 2021, containing an abundance of findings, recommendations and aspirations regarding how best to combat structural racism in Cuyahoga County.
Maps
These maps will be updated periodically as additional information becomes available.
Public Comments
| Title | Type | Size | |
| pdf February 14, 2022 | 258 KB | Download | |
| pdf December 13, 2021 | 136 KB | Download | |
| pdf November 3, 2021 | 138 KB | Download | |
| pdf August 9, 2021 | 278 KB | Download | |
| pdf August 7, 2021 | 114 KB | Download | |
| pdf August 6, 2021 | 410 KB | Download |
CACE Community Conversations Student Toolkit
To hear the important, valuable perspectives of our youth, CACE has developed a Community Conversations on Structural Racism Student Toolkit. This toolkit provides adults and youth leaders with a template to structure conversations so that young people feel safe and heard—Community Conversations are a powerful mechanism to address complex problems and identify potential solutions.
CACE wants to learn and better understand how racism affects our youth. Check out the video to learn more about the purpose of the Youth Toolkit and how you can assist with CACE’s mission to hear from young people.
Who serves on the Council?
The Council is composed of 17 members appointed by the Cuyahoga County Executive and Cuyahoga County Council President.
The current chair is Eddie Taylor (Owner Taylor Oswald LLC; Chair of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; Chairman of President’s Council)
Council Members
| Name | Term Ends | Appointed By/Representation |
| Mayor Annette Blackwell | 7/14/2022 | County Executive |
| Stephen Caviness | 7/14/2024 | County Executive |
| Rev. Kenneth Chalker | 7/14/2022 | County Executive |
| Jenice Contreras | 7/14/2023 | County Executive |
| Colleen Cotter | 7/14/2024 | County Executive |
| Habeebah Grimes (Chief Executive Officer of Positive Education Program- PEP) | 7/14/2022 | County Executive |
| Heidi Gullett | 7/14/2023 | County Executive |
| Marsha Mockabee | 7/14/2024 | County Executive |
| Dr. Charles Modlin | 7/14/2024 | County Executive |
| Levine Ross | 7/14/2025 | Council President |
| Yanela Sims | 7/14/2025 | Council President |
| Glen Shumate | 7/14/2022 | County Executive |
| Eddie Taylor | 7/14/2023 | County Executive |
| Sheila Wright | 7/14/2024 | County Executive |
Upcoming Meetings
December 11, 2023
3:00pm-5:00pm
Agenda
https://www.youtube.com/cuyahogacounty
Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters
2079 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
5th Floor, Room 5-006
Watch the previous meeting: