Chris Ronayne

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.

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.

The $4 million plan was devised by youth who have experienced homelessness and professionals across multiple disciplines.

Ronayne said the Browns have not yet asked for an official partnership as the team eyes stadium renovations.

The proposed new site for the Cuyahoga County jail would not require extensive cleanup or work before building a new jail.

Some of Northeast Ohio’s top leaders — including Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne — are headed to the Emerald Isle Friday on the first direct flight between Cleveland and Dublin, Ireland.

Harold Pretel is currently Deputy Chief of Homeland Special Operations with the Cleveland Police Department. The county has had a succession of interim chiefs since 2019.

Cuyahoga County Council voted to establish a new Department of Housing and Community Development, making good on County Executive Chris Ronayne's campaign promise.

Ronayne is considering sites outside of Cleveland and plans to separate the jail from the courts tower.

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb are questioning NOACA's procedural process after the agency's lawyer called for committee meetings to rehash discussion on the use of climate language in its Overall Work Plan, a matter the board already voted on after rigorous debate at its March 10 meeting.