City of Lakewood, Ohio
John Storey has a diverse work experience. John most recently worked as the Chief of Staff for the City of Lakewood, Ohio starting in July 2020. Prior to that, they were Of Counsel at the law firm Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis since May 2019. From April 2019 to July 2020, John served as an Economic Development Specialist for the City of Sandusky. John began their career as an Attorney at Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA in May 2004, where they worked until April 2019.
John Storey received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from The College of Wooster, where they studied from 1997 to 2001. John then pursued further education at Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where they obtained a Master's in Urban Planning and Development (MUPDD) as well as a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. This occurred between 2001 and 2005, with a focus on Law and Urban Planning.
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City of Lakewood, Ohio
History and Geography The City of Lakewood is located on the southern shores of Lake Erie in Northeast Ohio and part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, approximately five miles west of downtown Cleveland. Originally a forested wilderness settled by Native Americans, Lakewood grew with the streetcar infrastructure to become the first suburb west of Cleveland. Originally organized as a hamlet in 1889, Lakewood incorporated as a village in 1903 and as a city in 1911. Lakewood is recognized as a beautiful city of historic homes and a residential community of 5.53 square miles and 50,942 residents, making it the third largest city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, according to the 2020 Federal Census. Lakewood enjoys proximity to major cultural, educational, and medical facilities in Northeast Ohio, with ease of access to many interstate highways and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, making it a desirable location for residents and commercial enterprises. Government Lakewood operates and is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, and its city charter provides for a mayor-council form of government. The mayor is elected to a four-year term, serving as the City’s full-time chief executive and administrative officer. Legislative authority is vested in a seven-member part-time council, consisting of four members serving their ward, and three serving at-large. Terms of Council members are staggered between two groups that are elected and serve four-year terms. The City is also served by the Lakewood Municipal Court, whose jurisdiction includes the City of Lakewood, portions of the Cleveland Metroparks, U.S. Interstate 90 and adjacent Lake Erie waters to the Canadian border. Criminal and Traffic jurisdiction includes all misdemeanor classifications, and felony arraignments and preliminary hearing proceedings. Monetary jurisdiction in Civil Proceedings is $15,000 while Small Claims Proceedings is limited to $6,000. The elected presiding judge serves a six-year term