Vibrant NEO Regional Collaboration Panel Discussion 

"Now More than Ever: Regional Collaboration During COVID and Beyond"
The coronavirus pandemic has forced us all to do more with less as government revenues have been reduced. Even before the pandemic though, Northeast Ohio was struggling with declining population and aging infrastructure. With current trends as of 2010, Vibrant NEO predicted that all 12 counties of Northeast Ohio would be in a worse fiscal position by 2040, with expenses exceeding revenues.

 To keep this from happening, one of the four key Vibrant NEO themes is “promoting collaboration and efficiency.” Working across political boundaries can help reduce costs, stabilize budgets, and improve quality of life. During this panel discussion with four elected officials, learn how they are doing just that.

Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

Moderator: Michele Pomerantz, Cuyahoga County Department of Regional Collaboration Director

Panelists:

• Robert A. Fiala, Mayor and Safety Director, City of Willoughby
• Jim Hockaday, City Manager, City of Conneaut
• Dennis Morley, Mayor and Safety Director, City of Eastlake
• Rich Regovich, Mayor and Safety Director, City of Willowick