/news/tags/cuyahoga-county-council Cuyahoga County Council en-US Copyright Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:55:56 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-14/cuyahoga-county-jail-price-tag-likely-close-to-900m Construction could begin over the summer and last at least into 2029. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:55:56 GMT /law-justice/2026-04-14/cuyahoga-county-jail-price-tag-likely-close-to-900m Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-12-09/cuyahoga-county-passes-worst-budget-since-new-governments-creation-in-2011 The two-year spending plan slashes tens-of-millions in spending on social services programs. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:25:08 GMT /government-politics/2025-12-09/cuyahoga-county-passes-worst-budget-since-new-governments-creation-in-2011 Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-12-01/as-cuyahoga-county-budget-nears-approval-sheriff-already-expects-to-be-in-the-red-for-2026 Sheriff Harold Pretel originally requested $217 million for 2026. The budget county council is considering provides $205 million to his office. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:20:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-12-01/as-cuyahoga-county-budget-nears-approval-sheriff-already-expects-to-be-in-the-red-for-2026 Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-11-10/metrohealth-ceo-asks-cuyahoga-county-council-to-reverse-4-5m-cut The proposed cuts come as the public hospital system faces growing costs for uninsured patients. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:41:03 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-10/metrohealth-ceo-asks-cuyahoga-county-council-to-reverse-4-5m-cut Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-10-14/cuyahoga-countys-proposed-budget-reduces-spending-ahead-of-health-care-cost-increases More than $40 million would be cut from health and human services programs subsidized by Cuyahoga County under Executive Chris Ronayne's proposed budget. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:17:15 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-14/cuyahoga-countys-proposed-budget-reduces-spending-ahead-of-health-care-cost-increases Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-03-25/cuyahoga-county-votes-to-join-downtown-cleveland-inc-for-first-time-since-its-creation-in-2006 The special improvement district pays for cleanup and safety services in Downtown Cleveland, along with planning for special events. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:08:08 GMT /government-politics/2025-03-25/cuyahoga-county-votes-to-join-downtown-cleveland-inc-for-first-time-since-its-creation-in-2006 Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2025-01-02/cuyahoga-county-council-picks-a-new-president-swears-in-3-new-members Lakewood-area Councilmember Dale Miller was nominated on the first vote and approved unanimously by the 11-member body. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:55:36 GMT /government-politics/2025-01-02/cuyahoga-county-council-picks-a-new-president-swears-in-3-new-members Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2024-11-26/cuyahoga-county-council-appears-to-support-20-million-payment-for-stadium-repairs The non-profit that owns and manages Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse — Gateway Economic Development Corporation — came to council for funds because of dwindling sin tax revenue. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:20:11 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-26/cuyahoga-county-council-appears-to-support-20-million-payment-for-stadium-repairs Josh Boose, Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2024-11-06/cuyahoga-county-council-getting-2-new-members-with-a-3rd-race-headed-for-a-recount Challenger Robert Schleper leads incumbent Jack Schron by 17 votes in District 6. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:01:18 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-06/cuyahoga-county-council-getting-2-new-members-with-a-3rd-race-headed-for-a-recount Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2024-10-11/why-cant-cuyahoga-summit-counties-choose-not-to-invest-in-israel-bonds Both counties initially appeared open to the idea of stopping future investments in Israel Bonds but have since backed away from it. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:15:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-11/why-cant-cuyahoga-summit-counties-choose-not-to-invest-in-israel-bonds Abigail Bottar