County
Member of County Council (District 5)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A Cuyahoga County Council member is one of 11 members of the county's legislative body, which passes county laws, adopts the budget and confirms the County Executive's appointments.
District 5: Berea, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township and Strongsville.
Taxes & budget
Courtney ScheffDemocratic
- Proposes streamlining duplicative county programs to avoid tax increases.
Michael J. GallagherRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Courtney ScheffDemocratic
- Supports law enforcement partnerships and justice system accountability.
Michael J. GallagherRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Courtney ScheffDemocratic
- Supports investing in sustainable buildings, parks and sidewalks.
Michael J. GallagherRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Courtney ScheffDemocratic
- Pledges to preserve county health, child-protection and senior services.
Michael J. GallagherRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Courtney ScheffDemocratic
- Supports campaign contribution limits for County Council.
Michael J. GallagherRepublican
No documented position found.
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