Council Meeting
Cuyahoga County Council
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. EDT
2079 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44115 (Directions)
Cuyahoga County Council Chambers, 4th Floor (or watch on YouTube)
The Cuyahoga County Council is the legislative body of Cuyahoga County government, made up of 11 elected representatives from across the county. All council meetings are open to the public and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. The council makes policy decisions for the effective functioning of county government, and is a link between government agencies and citizens. It has legislative and taxing authority for the county, and is a co-equal branch of the county government with the executive branch. This form of government for Cuyahoga County was established in January 2011, replacing the three-member Board of County Commissioners, when the charter form of government adopted by voters went into effect.
Council members:
- Patrick Kelly (District 1)
- Dale Miller (District 2)
- Martin J. Sweeney (District 3)
- Michael P. Byrne (District 4)
- Michael J. Gallagher (District 5)
- Jack H. Schron, Jr. (District 6)
- Yvonne M. Conwell (District 7)
- Pernel Jones, Jr. (District 8), council president
- Meredith M. Turner (District 9)
- Cheryl L. Stephens (District 10), council vice president
- Sunny M. Simon (District 11)
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Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team
Public commenters sound off on Cuyahoga County's investment in Israel bonds
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04:00 PM Jun 18, 2024 CDT
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There were many sign-ups today, so they will strictly adhere to the 3-minute time limit. Everyone who signed up will be able to speak.
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Lockshin said the Ohio Treasurer bought $100 million last year and holds $262.5 million in Israel bonds.
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The same piece of legislation made it illegal to boycott, divest, or sanction the state of Israel.
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“Chris Ronayne do you only care about victims when they’re white,” Wagner asked.
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He also singled out Ronayne for supporting the bonds.
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Somogyi also emphasized the innovations that have come out of Israel.
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Francoise Jacobs spoke in support of Israel bonds and told the story of her family members who love America and democracy.
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“We are motivated by something much stronger than saving a good financial return,” she continued.
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“Peace doesn't come through military strength. Peace comes through justice,” he said.
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Lou said we shouldn't blame other people for our financial products. Lou stated that if Israel bonds give us such high returns why do we have more homeless people in Cuyahoga County than ever.
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All resolutions presented for their second reading will be presented for their third reading at the council’s next meeting in July.
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The Cuyahoga County Council is the legislative body of Cuyahoga County government, made up of 11 elected representatives from across the county. All council meetings are open to the public and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. The council makes policy decisions for the effective functioning of county government, and is a link between government agencies and citizens. It has legislative and taxing authority for the county, and is a co-equal branch of the county government with the executive branch. This form of government for Cuyahoga County was established in January 2011, replacing the three-member Board of County Commissioners, when the charter form of government adopted by voters went into effect.
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