Ed FitzGerald Considers Gubernatorial Run
The Cuyahoga County executive tells the Plain Dealer that Ted Strickland's decision to sit out 2014 would speed up his decision. Would you vote for him?
Ed FitzGerald, the current county executive and former Lakewood mayor, is eyeing a run for governor in 2014. According to the Plain Dealer, former governor Ted Strickland's decision to stay out of the race “accelerates” the need for FitzGerald's decision. It would appear as if FitzGerald is gearing up to challenge Gov. John Kasich. "I don't have a date set for making a final decision," he told the Plain Dealer. During the past year, FitzGerald has hosted a couple political fundraisers in the area and he’s made several appearances around the state. He hasn’t been exactly shy about his political interests. "I wouldn't be surprised if he decided to run," Lakewood Mayor Michael Summers recently told Lakewood Patch. It's been quite a journey …
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