Brook Park Mayor Edward Orcutt Addresses Concerns over $600M in Unclaimed State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
- On June 30, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a $60 billion budget into law, including funding for a Browns stadium and tax cuts for high earners.
- Following legislative approval, Governor DeWine issued 67 vetoes, removing a 40% school funding carryover cap and altering the original budget.
- Ohio's budget allocates $600 million in unclaimed funds to finance the Browns' new stadium in Brook Park, forming a $3.7 billion Sports and Culture Facilities Fund.
- Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne opposes stadium funding, while Rep. Tex Fischer urges Ohio lawmakers to override vetoes, sparking significant local backlash.
- The Browns stadium is scheduled to open by the 2029 NFL season, with the school cell phone ban taking effect January 1, 2026.
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I-Team: Kucinich joining legal fight to block Browns move to dome
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Brook Park Mayor Edward Orcutt addresses concerns over $600M in unclaimed state funds for new Cleveland Browns stadium
In a video message, Orcutt clarified that the $600M from the state of Ohio for the Browns stadium development comes from unclaimed funds, not taxpayer money.
DeWine’s veto of property-tax provisions ignores Ohioans’ needs and legislature’s work: Thomas M. Zaino
Lawmakers did their part. They responded to concerns from across the state and acted on them through a clear, deliberate process on property tax relief. Gov. DeWine's veto ignores that effort, dismisses the concerns of Ohio families and homeowners, and delays reforms that are needed now. The General Assembly should move swiftly to override these misguided vetoes and follow through on the work they have already done, writes guest columnist Thomas…
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