Jim Trutko is an experienced market research and economic analyst, public policy analyst and data visualization professional.

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Jim has held positions with The Plain Dealer and the Greater Cleveland Growth Association. He was involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, wrote a report on franchising for the SBA and had several consulting engagements.

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He writes occasional articles for Crain's Cleveland Business and  Cleveland Magazine's Community Leader. He has been active in counseling entrepreneurs with local business groups.

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As a long-time resident, he has been been disappointed in the area's progress. He believes that improved data and analysis could help citizens advocate for better governance and encourage local governments to make better decisions.

He formed a website named Cuyahoga Scoreboard to illustrate how data could make a difference,. Much of the data previously on that site is now on this website. He also formed Community Scoreboard, a 501C4 organization formed to fund data analysis, The objective is to promote efficient government, economic progress and a better quality of life for residents.