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FitzGerald, Edward "Ed"

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Edward "Ed" FitzGerald

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1269 Overlook
Lakewood, Ohio 44107, United States

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A longtime community activist, Ed FitzGerald has been elected three times as a Democratic City Councilman for the City of Lakewood. In each election, he received more votes than any other city-wide council candidate. As a Councilman, FitzGerald sponsored initiatives to improve recreation and senior services, fought for fair wages for laborers, wrote legislation to protect victims of crime, and was recognized for his outstanding support of the environment. As Chairman of the Finance Committee, FitzGerald cut waste and directed the savings into infrastructure improvements.

FitzGerald is a third generation area resident who has a long track record of public service. He served as a staff member for the U.S. House of Representatives. After working his way through night law school, FitzGerald served as a Special Agent with the FBI. As a Special Agent, FitzGerald was recognized by the FBI Director for heading up a wide-ranging investigation into organized crime and political corruption in Chicago. FitzGerald then served as a supervising Prosecutor for Cuyahoga County, and successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from drug dealing to homicide. Since leaving the prosecutor's office, FitzGerald has represented clients in civil matters throughout Northeast Ohio, in both trial courts and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Ed and his wife Shannon are raising four children together in their Lakewood home.

Professional Career:
*City Councilman, At-Large, 1999 - present
*Practicing attorney, 14 years
*Cuyahoga County Prosecutor; prosecuted offenses including drug crimes, property crimes, assaults, and homicides
*Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Organized Crime Task Force; investigated Mafia-related public corruption; recognized by FBI Director Louis Freeh for excellence in investigation
*Aide, U.S. House of Representatives

Education:
*Law Degree, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, specializing in public policy
*Undergraduate Degree, Ohio State University, Political Science

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