CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cuyahoga County jail project is moving forward.
The four-member justice committee approved to advance planning at a special meeting Monday, with Clerk of Courts Nailah Byrd, Probate Judge Anthony Russo and Court of Common Pleas designee Christopher Russ voting to move forward. The fourth member, Sheriff Harold Pretel abstained, citing potential legal ramifications tied to the state auditor’s ongoing investigation of the project.
Executive Chris Ronayne praised the outcome Monday, saying it clears the way for County Council to vote on construction costs and bond financing Tuesday, keeping the project moving…