Cuyahoga County is proposing millions of dollars in cuts to next year’s budget for programs that provide healthcare, housing and education.
About $20 million could be chopped from the 2026 budget that funds health and social services, while $22.5 million could be axed in 2027. Next year’s cuts represent an approximately 8% decrease in the fund for health and social services, compared to 2024 and after wage increases, according to the proposed Cuyahoga County budget.
The move is vital to keep the budget balanced, County Executive Chris Ronayne told county council members at a meeting last week. Two county property tax levies fund health and human services, but many property owners are behind on paying their taxes, he said. The county is also paying significantly more money for healthcare for county employees…