I-TEAM: Ohio governor involved in talks about Browns stadium

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CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Fox 8 I-Team has learned Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne met with Governor Mike DeWine this week to discuss the Browns stadium project.

City officials confirmed the mayor and county executive met with Governor DeWine on Wednesday to discuss funding options to keep the Browns in Downtown Cleveland.

We reached out to county officials and have not yet heard back.

“The state has already committed $20M toward lakefront development and renovating the downtown stadium will build on these investments and help anchor the North Coast development,” the city’s statement reads.

“The City of Cleveland has put forward an economically responsible plan designed to benefit both the Cleveland Browns and the entire community. This proposal supports the Browns’ exciting transformation plans and enhanced fan experience at the lakefront site.”

Both the mayor and the county executive want the Browns to keep the stadium in Cleveland believing it is vital for “sustaining downtown’s successes, regional health, and global image.”

The city recently revealed they sent an offer of $461 million over 30 years to the Browns.

Meantime, the Browns are also considering building a dome in Brook Park.

This week, the I-Team found the Browns do not have a timetable for a decision, and they do not have a financing plan finalized.

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