CLEVELAND, Ohio – Despite mounting pressures over Cuyahoga County’s budget strains and hunger crisis , Executive Chris Ronayne is still making time to focus on climate action – without further burdening taxpayers.

Ronayne was invited to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this week to attend and speak at the C40 World Mayors Summit 2025, a gathering of mayors and regional leaders to discuss climate solutions. This year’s summit centers on leaders in urban energy transitions, public transit innovation and partnerships between governments and private or philanthropic organizations, according to the summit’s website .

Talks run through Wednesday, and Ronayne returns Thursday, county documents show.

“The summit will be an opportunity to share and showcase the county’s work to stew

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