County Executive· January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026
Chris Ronayne
Cuyahoga County
About
Chris Ronayne's platform centers on fostering economic growth and development throughout Cuyahoga County. His priorities heading into a second term include continued regional expansion and answering questions directly from constituents.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentChris Ronayne promised growth for Cuyahoga County in his second term.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 26:26
- Avg per meeting
- 3:18
- Segments
- 284
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Top issues during term (20)(Taxes Budget)
County parking garage rate increases
Roughly $50 a month per employee who parks in affected county garages.
Charter amendment clarifying Prosecuting Attorney and Director of Law duties
No direct cost to taxpayers identified; the measure goes to voters at the November election.
Mid-year budget amendments
Appropriations draw on the General Fund, HHS levies, and federal grant sources.
ARPA community grants to local nonprofits
Roughly $162,500 in new ARPA grant awards introduced, plus $12,500 adopted.
ARPA community grant awards
Roughly $35,000 in added ARPA grant funding across three awards.
County parking rate increases
Employees at Gerber would pay $50/month rising to $100/month by 2028; other garages $40–$125 monthly.
2026 budget amendments
$7.72 million for out-of-home care and $1.07 million for broadband, mostly state and HHS levy funded.
Developmental disabilities 2.25-mill levy
Estimated at about $95 million per year from a new 2.25-mill levy.
Grant management ordinance
No direct cost; establishes controls over grant spending.
Residential TIF district objections
TIF districts divert future property tax revenue from schools and county levies.
Health and human services levy renewal with 2.5-mill increase
Would raise property taxes through a renewal plus increase — the exact millage depends on the ballot language.
Charter amendment on campaign finance and public comment
Health and human services levy renewal with increase
Would raise the HHS levy from 4.70 to 7.20 mills for ten years — a new cost for property taxpayers, but funding for services many residents rely on.
County property appraisal system upgrade
Up to $17,053,905 over roughly ten years.
2027 Alternative Tax Budget
Sets the tax framework for 2027; dollar impact not yet specified.
Metzenbaum Center sublease to state youth services
Generates up to $29,651,856 in revenue for the county over the agreement term.
Property tax elimination concerns
Potential loss of property tax revenue funding schools, libraries, parks and county services.
Capital Improvement Notes, Series 2026
Up to $25.69 million in short-term borrowing to refinance existing debt.
Gateway sports facilities repair funding gap
Roughly $44 million in repairs currently has no identified funding source.
Tax lien certificate sale
Up to $40 million per year in tax lien certificates sold over two years.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Ronayne was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.