Chris Ronayne Archives

Cuyahoga County Levy Wins to Supplant Federal Cuts After Election Night Rebuke to Trump

Voters agreed to pay more in property taxes to replenish dwindled social services funds. And Chris Ronayne secured a second term as county executive.

by Mark Oprea November 4, 2026November 4, 2026

Cleveland News

Chris Ronayne Reflects on First Term in State of The County

The county executive faces a host of questions in his expected second term, from the new jail to transit system funding to lakefront planning.

by Mark Oprea September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

News & Views

Cuyahoga County Council Advances Proposal to Return Sheriff to Elected Position

A 7-4 vote on Tuesday moved forward the possibility of returning the position to the ballot instead of being appointed by the executive amid debates about turnover and accountability.

by Mark Oprea July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

News & Views

Final Phase of New 238-Unit Public Housing Project Opens in Central

“It’s really just thinking about how we can create a holistic neighborhood where there’s not just housing,” said Matt Schmidt, a development chief with CMHA. “But services that support everyone, from younger kids to seniors that live here.”

by Mark Oprea April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Cleveland News

Eyeing Easy Re-election, Chris Ronayne Promises Growth for Cuyahoga County in Second Term

“I’ve fought good fights. Some we win, some we lose,” Ronayne told Scene. “But I can always look at myself in the mirror and say I’m fighting for the people.”

by Mark Oprea February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Cleveland News

Cuyahoga Live Task Force Believes It Can Legislate Its Way Into a Stronger Music Industry

Only 25% of local venues were profitable last year. State Sen. Kent Smith has proposed three bills that would bring state financial backing to the Cleveland music scene.

by Mark Oprea December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

News & Views

Northeast Ohio Coalition Pledges $650,000 in Food Funding With SNAP Benefits Still Up in Air

But it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the $37 million a month the federal government spends on benefits in Cuyahoga County.

by Mark Oprea October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

News & Views

Ronayne Reminds Us Everyone’s Welcome in Cuyahoga During Third State of the County Address

“That is Cuyahoga County,” Ronayne said. “We welcome and we lead with a welcoming nature.”

by Mark Oprea October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

News & Views

Cuyahoga County Debuts Loan Program to Boost Development Along Public Transit Lines

Developers will be able to borrow up to $2.5 million to fund their projects—as long as they’re a half mile from one of the county’s 22 highly-frequented transit lines

by Mark Oprea August 26, 2025September 8, 2025

News & Views

At City Club Great Lakes Talk, Positives for Lake Erie and a Push For Localities to Take the Lead

“There is no difference between a healthy environment and a healthy economy,” said Lake Erie expert and OSU professor Chris Winslow

by Mark Oprea August 15, 2025August 21, 2025

News & Views

Cuyahoga County Expands 911 Co-Response Model to Parma and Parma Heights

“Someone experiencing a mental health challenge is exactly that,” Shaker Heights’ police chief said. “A health issue, and not a criminal justice issue”

by Mark Oprea July 10, 2025August 1, 2025