During the Cuyahoga County Council's Organizational Meeting, held early this year, District 2's Councilman Dale Miller was elected as the Council's new President while District 7's Councilwoman Yvonne M. Conwell ascended to the role of Vice President; their terms are set for the next two years, the Cuyahoga County announced.
Commanding a history of public service, Council President Miller is not a stranger to elected office with a past that weaves through being a Cleveland City Councilman, State Representative, and State Senator, having served on the County Council since its origin, he's known as the primary sponsor behind the legislation that forged the Council's operational rules and contract review process. Vice President Conwell, whom the County eyes with respect for her dedication to children and families, has been at the helm of vital services, advocating for stronger health and human services. Her primary role was sponsoring Cuyahoga County's first Equity Plan, which was elemental in establishing the County’s Department of Equity and Inclusion, and her tenure on the County Council runs parallel to its very inception.
Along with electing leadership, the Council established its meeting schedule for the upcoming two years and made this information available for public viewing. The Cuyahoga County Charter mandates that the President and Vice President be selected every two years, and the President then leads each regular council meeting.
This electoral exercise not only signifies a recommitment to stability and continuity in the Cuyahoga County Council's leadership but also an acknowledgment of the persistent work both Miller and Conwell have invested in their community, which will, without a doubt, continue to shape the policy and governance of the County as they step into their respective roles with an agenda that clearly outlines the Council's commitments and priorities for the coming years.
