Cuyahoga County deficit shrinking, fewer cuts possible as budget hearings get underway

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne told County Council that stronger sales-tax revenue, efforts to collect delinquent property taxes and lower workers’ compensation costs have reduced the projected 2027 deficit by about $10 million. Combined with $2.4 million in departmental cuts, the county is nearing a balanced budget. Ronayne said agencies he oversees have 200 fewer employees than a year ago, despite rising workloads.