Cuyahoga County Council

The two-year spending plan slashes tens-of-millions in spending on social services programs.

Sheriff Harold Pretel originally requested $217 million for 2026. The budget county council is considering provides $205 million to his office.

The proposed cuts come as the public hospital system faces growing costs for uninsured patients.

More than $40 million would be cut from health and human services programs subsidized by Cuyahoga County under Executive Chris Ronayne's proposed budget.

The special improvement district pays for cleanup and safety services in Downtown Cleveland, along with planning for special events.

Lakewood-area Councilmember Dale Miller was nominated on the first vote and approved unanimously by the 11-member body.

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.

Challenger Robert Schleper leads incumbent Jack Schron by 17 votes in District 6.

Both counties initially appeared open to the idea of stopping future investments in Israel Bonds but have since backed away from it.

The county is signing a 17 year, $91 million lease with the building's current owners.