LOCAL · OH · 1977-2009
Gerald McFaul
Sheriff · Cuyahoga County · Democrat · Ohio
On the record
32-year tenure; resigned + pleaded guilty 2010 to theft in office
SEVERITY · FELONY
Background
Gerald McFaul (Democrat) was Ohio's Sheriff · Cuyahoga County of Cuyahoga County 1977–2009 (32 years). Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Bob Reid. Press-relevant: 32-year tenure; resigned + pleaded guilty 2010 to theft in office. Same-year political environment (1977): Governor James A. Rhodes.
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Others who held this office in Ohio
- Harold Pretel (2024-present)
- David Schilling (2019-2024)
- Clifford Pinkney (2015-2019)
- Frank Bova (2011-2014)
- Bob Reid (2009-2011)
- Gerald T. McFaul (1977-2009)
- Joseph M. Sweeney (1955-1976)