Chapter 14 – Counties, Cities, Villages & Townships
14.18 Armond Budish: A Public Servant Profile
Armond Budish (Democrat) served as the Cuyahoga County Executive from 2015 to 2022. He earned his law degree from New York University School of Law and began his professional journey as a lawyer, specializing in elder law and estate planning. His work in this field led to the publication of several books and articles, establishing him as an authority on issues affecting seniors.
Before his tenure as County Executive, Budish served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2007 to 2014. He was elected Speaker of the House and served in that role from 2009 to 2011. In this leadership position, he focused on legislative initiatives aimed at economic development, education reform, and healthcare improvement.
After leaving office, Armond Budish continued his commitment to public service and education by affiliating with the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University. At CSU, he works with faculty and students pursuing careers in public service.
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