Cuyahoga County leaders have publicly opposed the Cleveland Browns' proposal for a new $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park, advocating instead for the team to remain in its current downtown location.
In a joint letter, County Executive Chris Ronayne and Council President Pernel Jones Jr. argued that the new stadium plan does not make fiscal sense for county residents and taxpayers. They emphasized the deep emotional connection Browns fans have with the team's history in downtown Cleveland and expressed support for a proposed $1.2 billion renovation of the existing lakefront stadium.
The county's stance presents a significant obstacle to the Browns' ownership's plans, with a response to the county's proposal requested by August 12. A press conference is scheduled to further discuss the county's position and next steps.
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Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne says moving Browns 'does not make fiscal sense'
Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam have been asked to respond by Aug. 12 to a plan to keep the team Downtown. Ronayne and County Council President Pernel Jones Jr. have scheduled a press conference for Monday at 1 p.
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Cuyahoga County leaders call on Browns to stay downtown
In a joint letter released on Sunday, Aug. 11, Cuyahoga County executive Chris Ronayne and county council president Pernel Jones Jr. said the Browns should stay in their lakefront stadium and that the team’s proposed $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park “does not make fiscal sense for Cuyahoga County residents and taxpayers.”
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