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Office History

Originally known as the "County Surveyor," the Engineer has played a major role in the historical development of Greater Cleveland's highway network. From early dirt roads and wooden bridges to modern construction of asphalt, concrete and steel, the County Engineer's Office has worked to meet the needs of our mobile society.

Samuel S. Baldwin was appointed as the first County Surveyor when the Ohio General Assembly established Cuyahoga County in 1810. The Surveyor's primary job was to clarify land titles and property boundaries. Through the years, population and economic growth and the need for better transportation increased those duties to include the planning and design of roads, bridges, canals and streetcar lines.

In 1935, the Ohio Legislature redesignated the County Surveyor's position to that of "County Engineer." Only persons who hold registration certificates as both a Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor may qualify for the public office. Since the time of its establishment, the following individuals have served in the position of County Engineer:

John O. McWilliams, (1935-1946)
Albert S. Porter (1946-1977)
Ronald A. Stackhouse (1977-1981)
Thomas J. Neff (1981-1999)
Robert C. Klaiber, Jr. (1999-Present)

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and was last updated on Thursday, January 03, 2008.

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