Chris Ronayne /news/tags/chris-ronayne Chris Ronayne en-US Copyright Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:01:25 GMT Cuyahoga Sheriff and County Executive have different ideas on how to lower overtime /law-justice/2026-04-21/cuyahoga-sheriff-and-county-executive-have-different-ideas-on-how-to-lower-overtime County Sheriff Harold Pretel wants to hire 40 more deputies to address overtime costs. County Executive Chris Ronayne says the focus should be on looking for efficiencies in staffing, scheduling, policies, and procedures. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:01:25 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-21/cuyahoga-sheriff-and-county-executive-have-different-ideas-on-how-to-lower-overtime Matthew Richmond Cuyahoga County Sheriff sues county executive over control of budget /government-politics/2026-02-18/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-sues-county-executive-over-control-of-budget Sheriff Harold Pretel argues in the lawsuit that state law and the county charter give his office authority over spending by the sheriff's department. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:31:56 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-18/cuyahoga-county-sheriff-sues-county-executive-over-control-of-budget Matthew Richmond Cuyahoga County officials re-open veterans housing unit at Downtown jail /law-justice/2025-11-14/cuyahoga-county-officials-re-open-veterans-housing-unit-at-downtown-jail The specialized pod of cells within the county’s corrections center will cater to the needs of veterans facing criminal charges. Staff will address mental health challenges and trauma related to service through counseling, peer support and re-entry tools. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:30:59 GMT /law-justice/2025-11-14/cuyahoga-county-officials-re-open-veterans-housing-unit-at-downtown-jail Abbey Marshall Cuyahoga executive Chris Ronayne touts ‘welcoming’ government for newcomers, addresses Browns deal /government-politics/2025-10-16/cuyahoga-executive-chris-ronayne-touts-welcoming-government-for-newcomers-addresses-browns-deal Ronayne began the speech touting the inclusion of Cuyahoga County. A Q-and-A afterward touched on the "agree to disagree" nature of the Browns move. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:14:53 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-16/cuyahoga-executive-chris-ronayne-touts-welcoming-government-for-newcomers-addresses-browns-deal Abbey Marshall ‘Nobody’s trying to help him’: Deaths in Cuyahoga County Jail intensify scrutiny /government-politics/2025-01-23/nobodys-trying-to-help-him-deaths-in-cuyahoga-county-jail-intensify-scrutiny Videos depicting two men’s final moments, and the response by guards, raise alarms at the embattled jail where at least 24 people have died since 2018. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:19:23 GMT /government-politics/2025-01-23/nobodys-trying-to-help-him-deaths-in-cuyahoga-county-jail-intensify-scrutiny Mark Puente and Brittany Hailer, The Marshall Project, and Scott Noll, News 5 Cleveland Brook Park mayor at odds with county leadership over Cleveland Browns stadium move /government-politics/2024-10-24/brook-park-mayor-at-odds-with-county-leadership-over-cleveland-browns-stadium-move While city and county officials continue to bemoan the Browns' move to Brook Park, Mayor Edward Orcutt is arguing the move will actually benefit the region. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:38:03 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-24/brook-park-mayor-at-odds-with-county-leadership-over-cleveland-browns-stadium-move Abbey Marshall 2024 State of the County highlights Cuyahoga's investments in housing and the environment /government-politics/2024-09-05/2024-state-of-the-county-highlights-cuyahogas-investments-in-housing-and-the-environment Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne's State of the County focused on investments in services for Cuyahoga County’s youth and unhoused, environmental sustainability and property tax assistance. The speech was interrupted repeatedly by protesters calling on the county to end investments in Israeli bonds. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:49:20 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-05/2024-state-of-the-county-highlights-cuyahogas-investments-in-housing-and-the-environment Matthew Richmond, Abbey Marshall Cuyahoga County announces plan to reduce youth, young adult homelessness /government-politics/2024-01-29/cuyahoga-county-announces-plan-to-reduce-youth-young-adult-homelessness The $4 million plan was devised by youth who have experienced homelessness and professionals across multiple disciplines. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:56:42 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-29/cuyahoga-county-announces-plan-to-reduce-youth-young-adult-homelessness Abbey Marshall Cuyahoga County Executive confirms meeting with Cleveland Browns as team eyes stadium renovations /government-politics/2024-01-10/cuyahoga-county-executive-confirms-meeting-with-cleveland-browns-as-team-eyes-stadium-renovations Ronayne said the Browns have not yet asked for an official partnership as the team eyes stadium renovations. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:25:51 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-10/cuyahoga-county-executive-confirms-meeting-with-cleveland-browns-as-team-eyes-stadium-renovations Abbey Marshall, Matthew Richmond Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne proposes jail site in Garfield Heights /government-politics/2023-06-13/cuyahoga-county-executive-chris-ronayne-proposes-jail-site-in-garfield-heights The proposed new site for the Cuyahoga County jail would not require extensive cleanup or work before building a new jail. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:31:08 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-13/cuyahoga-county-executive-chris-ronayne-proposes-jail-site-in-garfield-heights Matthew Richmond