How Cuyahoga County leaders ignored laws on jail spending and could be on the hook for the cash

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and the county council may have violated Ohio state law by spending millions of ...

Cuyahoga County Council widens use of sales tax funds to aid $1B in jail borrowing

CLEVELAND, Ohio — In a split vote Monday, Cuyahoga County Council expanded how future sales tax revenue can be used in the hopes it will strengthen the county’s position with bond rating agencies as ...

Did Cuyahoga County officials unlawfully spend money on jail? The Wake Up for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley is requesting a state audit to investigate whether county officials unlawfully ...

Cuyahoga County prosecutor asks state auditor to investigate jail project spending

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley alleges the county violated Ohio law by advancing jail construction without ...