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‘’’Edward FitzGerald’’’ (July 10, 1968) is the first elected County Executive of Cuyahoga County, the largest County in Ohio, and the 29th largest county by population in the United States(1). Back Ground and Career: FitzGerald graduated from the Ohio State University in 1990, and obtained a law degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1993. During this time, FitzGerald worked as a staff assistant for former U.S. Congressman Edward F. Feighan. In 1995, FitzGerald was commissioned as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and was assigned to the Organized Crime Task Force in Chicago. FitzGerald participated in investigations regarding political corruption and mafia influence in Cicero, Illinois. In 1998, FitzGerald returned to the Cleveland area and later joined the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office. In 1999, he was elected as a City Councilman for the City of Lakewood, Ohio, a position he held for nine years. In 2007, he was elected as Mayor of Lakewood, Ohio. FitzGerald’s administration focused on a community policing initiative and dealing with a financial crisis (2). On November 3, 2009, the voters of Cuyahoga County, which includes the City of Cleveland and 59 surrounding suburbs, voted to authorize a new form of county government, due in large part to a widespread scandal in county government.(3) Under this new system, in 2010 FitzGerald defeated a field of ten candidates to become the first County Executive of Cuyahoga County.(4) County Administration Upon assuming office, FitzGerald has spearheaded a long list of reforms, included under the general rubric of “The Western Reserve Plan.”(5) Key components include a strict code of ethics monitored by an inspector general, shrinking the size of government, a community policing unit, a scholarship program to encourage college attainment, the promotion of regional economic and service strategies, and significant economic development fund to promote job creation.(6) FitzGerald, a Democrat, has been frequently mentioned as a potential gubernatorial nominee for 2014.[7] In 2012, he gave a videotaped response to Governor John Kasich’s speech at the Republican National Committee.(8) Personal Life FitzGerald is the seventh of eight children. He and his wife Shannon have been married for twenty-one years and are the parents of four children. References: (1)	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_most_populous_counties_in_the_United_States

(2)	Kate Spirgen Sun Post-Herald December 20, 2010. Mayor: City in Better Shape. http://www.onelakewood.com/pdf/LkwdInTheNews/2010_SunHerald_1230a.pdf (3)	James McCarty, Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 23, 2012 Federal prosecutors recommend Jimmy Dimora be sentenced to at least 22 years in prison http://www.cleveland.com/countyincrisis/index.ssf/2012/07/federal_prosecutors_recommend.html

(4)	Henry Gomez Cleveland Plain Dealer Cuyahoga County executive candidates share ideas for economic development at forum July 28, 2010. http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga-county/index.ssf/2010/07/cuyahoga_county_executive_candidates_share_ideas_for_economic_development_at_forum.html (5)	Jay Miller, Crain’s Cleveland Business Cuyahoga County exec FitzGerald looks to lead consolidation of gov't services, October 22, 2012. http://www.crainscleveland.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120201/FREE/120139947 (6)	Tom Beres WKYC TV 3, Cleveland FitzGerald launches 12-point agenda for Cuyahoga County. February 1, 2012. http://www.wkyc.com/news/politics_government/article/228218/375/FitzGerald-launches-12-point-agenda-for-Cuyahoga-County (7)	Tom Troy, Toledo Blade FitzGerald for Dem. Governor nominee in 2014? May1, 2012. http://toledoblade.typepad.com/bladeslices/2012/05/fitzgerald-for-dem-governor-nominee-in-2014.html Henry Gomez, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald is candid about his interest in governor's race. September 9, 2012 http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/09/cuyahoga_county_executive_ed_f_5.html Jack Torry, Dayton Daily News, Strickland still mulling run to return as governor in 2014 September 3, 2012. http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/strickland-still-mulling-run-to-return-as-governor/nR2wj/ Bertram de Souza Youngstown Vindicator, Will Dems have gubernatorial primary? May 5, 2012. http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/stirfry/2012/may/05/will-dems-have-gubernatorial-primary/ Jane Prendergast, Cincinnati Enquirer, Buzz in Charlotte: Who can beat Kasich? September 5, 2012. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120904/NEWS010801/100329007/Buzz-Charlotte-Who-can-beat-Kasich-?odyssey=topicpage&nclick_check=1 Editorial Board, Columbus Dispatch, Four names are in the mix to possibly run against Kasich, September 9, 2012. http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2012/09/09/four-names-are-in-the-mix-to-possibly-run-against-kasich.html John Kosich, WEWS Channel 5, Governor John Kasich previews tonight's Republican National Convention speech. August 28, 2012. http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/political/governor-john-kasich-previews-tonights-republican-national-convention-speech (8)	Cleveland Leader Staff, Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald Responds to Ohio Gov. John Kasich's Speech at RNC. August 29, 2012. http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/18742 Ed FitzGerald Ohio Response to Governor Kasich YouTube August 30, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p-7_85t8mg External Links: •	http://cuyahogacounty.us •	http://westernreserveplan.org

Category:1968 births Category:Living people Category:Ohio Democrats