Who Are You? with Joseph McRae, City of Cleveland Heights, OH

Posted on April 11, 2016


As part of a grueling ELGL initiation process, new members are asked to complete our version of the Wonderlic test. It’s an open book test and participants do not have to use a dull number 2 pencil to fill in tiny circles.

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Joseph McRae (LinkedIn) is the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Previously, he served as the Deputy City Manager and Director, Parks Recreation & Community Services for the City of Evanston, Illinois.

Complete the following sentences…

In the last 60 days, my best accomplishment was…

working with a talented staff to foster a few new recreation programs and collaborative partnerships for the City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. And, helping my 8 month old daughter learn to crawl!!!!

I joined ELGL because…..

I believe in life-long learning and networking. ELGL seems like a good group of successful people moving communities forward.

One thing I remember from elementary is…

how much homework we had and how shy and quiet I was.

On my way to work, I am thinking…

Be your best self today. The community and your co-workers deserve your very best!

You should probably know that I…. 

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am a proud Ohio native (Go Cavs and Buckeyes!), husband and father hoping to improve the world one community at a time.

Do you agree/disagree with the following statement(s)……Explain….

The public should not have to pay for public record requests.

I agree in principle. But it is not always feasible. Larger record requests do generate costs that need to be addressed.

A Guns N’ Roses reunion tour is a good idea.

Can they open for Drake or Kendrick Lamar???? LOL

My neighbor understands services provided by local government.

Not really. They just know about the taxes.

Formal coaching/mentoring programs are worthwhile.

Yes they are. My career would not be possible without the amazing mentors I have had throughout my college and professional career. They are essential to the development of new talent.

I have a landline telephone.

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Yup. (Don’t judge me…lol)

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