Cuyahoga County uses many communication tools to engage and inform the public. The County has a strong presence on social media and can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, NextDoor, and LinkedIn. A wealth of information is also provided on the Cuyahoga County website, including popular links to County services, news, resources, and featured items. Finally, the Department Communications works with local media outlets issuing press releases, pitching stories, and providing background for stories to inform editorials, articles, and other in-station news stories. The County's blog provides ongoing news coverage of County programs and events, and residents can sign up for a monthly e-mail newsletter that provides important information and resources, or watch the monthly video newsletter. The department worked with IT to launch the new video series: Conversations with the County. The Department of Communications continues to work on updating and reworking content for departmental websites.

Social Media Outreach

The following milestones were achieved by Department of Communications during the second quarter of 2019:

• Co-created State of the County messaging and production,
• Released the 2018 Year-End Overview,
• Produced Cuyahoga County book for the Department of Development,
• Supported Climate Action Plan roll out (messaging/materials), and
• Continued work on redesign of select Internet sites.