/news/tags/cuyahoga-county-council Cuyahoga County Council en-US Copyright 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 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 /government-politics/2024-06-04/cuyahoga-county-council-approves-board-of-elections-move-to-old-plain-dealer-building The county is signing a 17 year, $91 million lease with the building's current owners. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:39:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-04/cuyahoga-county-council-approves-board-of-elections-move-to-old-plain-dealer-building Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2024-04-10/cuyahoga-election-board-wants-to-move-council-members-worry-about-nov-election The Board of Elections is planning to move into more spacious offices at the old Plain Dealer building. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:18:25 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-10/cuyahoga-election-board-wants-to-move-council-members-worry-about-nov-election Matthew Richmond /government-politics/2024-02-01/cuyahoga-county-council-pushes-back-against-sheriffs-downtown-cleveland-patrol Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel launched a Safety Patrol in August to address a spike in violent crime in Downtown Cleveland. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:27:19 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-01/cuyahoga-county-council-pushes-back-against-sheriffs-downtown-cleveland-patrol Matthew Richmond /community/2023-04-26/cuyahoga-county-establishes-new-department-to-tackle-affordable-housing Cuyahoga County Council voted to establish a new Department of Housing and Community Development, making good on County Executive Chris Ronayne's campaign promise. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:02:37 GMT /community/2023-04-26/cuyahoga-county-establishes-new-department-to-tackle-affordable-housing Abbey Marshall /government-politics/2023-04-25/cuyahoga-county-may-no-longer-work-with-companies-with-a-history-of-wage-theft If approved, the ordinance would block any company that previously engaged in wage theft from working with Cuyahoga County for three years. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:12:11 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-25/cuyahoga-county-may-no-longer-work-with-companies-with-a-history-of-wage-theft Abbey Marshall