“We are all one community, and we can do better for those who need us.”
Last week, Ronayne introduced legislation to purchase land in Garfield Heights to build a new jail, citing Columbus correctional facilities as an inspiration.
On the topic of criminal justice, Ronayne spoke on the importance of bail reform and pre-trial services and assistance. He also praised the co-response intervention programs being used in places like Shaker Heights which have been deployed to de-escalate situations. Additionally, ground was broken in Solon for Solon Community Housing for adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and the T-Suites residential housing for teens opened at The Centers.
“All options are on the table, including external providers and locations, county-owned locations with an external operator, and perhaps even a county-owned and operated facility. We must protect the children in our care and the workers we rely on most," he said.
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