Ronayne Targets Last GOP Council Voice | Cleveland News

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne is launching a political offensive to oust the lone Republican on the County Council, Michael Gallagher — calling him the “captain of chaos” and fundraising for a Democratic challenger. But the “Today in Ohio” crew sees this as an attack on the council’s core function: oversight. Gallagher, who’s been on the council since its founding 17 years ago, isn’t supposed to rubber-stamp decisions — he’s meant to hold power accountable. The hosts argue Ronayne’s move undermines bipartisan cooperation and sets a troubling precedent for executive overreach, especially as other Democrats on the council have also pushed back. This showdown highlights a deeper tension in Cuyahoga’s charter government: who really checks whom? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6d4616449d4d3af