County Council Archives

Cuyahoga County Agrees on $150 Million Repair Plan for Justice Center, Allowing New Jail Site to Move Forward

The Garfield Heights site will break ground in June—if County Council can agree on how much that jail will cost and how to fund it.

by Mark Oprea April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

News & Views

Two Progressive Candidates Challenging Martin Sweeney for Cuyahoga County Council District 3 Seat

“This is more just standing up to the establishment,” one told Scene. “There could be a lot more progress made with a younger, fresher approach.”

by Mark Oprea January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

News & Views

Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District Renewed Until 2032 With City and County Buy-In

With $43 million in funding, the district gets a seven-year extension for safety ambassadors, cleaning, landscaping and more

by Mark Oprea September 4, 2025September 9, 2025

News & Views

A Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Has Been on Paid Leave for Two Years

He was accused of groping a subordinate officer. It’s unclear why the investigation has taken two years

by Mark Oprea April 25, 2025June 3, 2025

News & Views

Downtown Safety Patrol Under Scrutiny as Cuyahoga County Council Debates Crime, Cost, and Responsibility

After a chase that left two dead, some councilmembers are proposing ending the county’s funding for the unit, saying downtown safety is Cleveland’s responsibility. Ronayne and others say the unit has demonstrably lowered crime

by Mark Oprea April 23, 2025June 12, 2025

News & Views

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County Council

Cuyahoga County Agrees on $150 Million Repair Plan for Justice Center, Allowing New Jail Site to Move Forward

Two Progressive Candidates Challenging Martin Sweeney for Cuyahoga County Council District 3 Seat

Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District Renewed Until 2032 With City and County Buy-In

A Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Has Been on Paid Leave for Two Years

Downtown Safety Patrol Under Scrutiny as Cuyahoga County Council Debates Crime, Cost, and Responsibility

County Council Passes Q Deal, Will Issue Bonds to Generate $140 Million

Policy Matters Ohio Urges City and County Councils to Slow Down Q Deal Votes

County Council Tells RTA to Exhaust All Options Before Raising Fares, Cutting Routes

Anthony Hairston Appointed to Vacant County Council Seat

Council Members Reach for the Not-As-Bad-As-Dimora Defense; Don’t Do That

RONAYNE TURNS ARGUMENT INTO CAMPAIGN VIDEO