Cuyahoga County Council · District 5
Delivering ResultsFor District 5.
Serving Strongsville, North Royalton, Berea, Olmsted Falls, and Olmsted Township with practical leadership, fiscal discipline, and a record people can see.
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New · Taxpayer Watch
County Executive Pledges to Raise Taxes Again
The County Executive opposed extending the sales tax without a public vote. Now, asked whether he would pledge not to seek more tax increases in a second term, he said no. Watch the record.
Mike Responds to Executive Attack
The County Executive Against the People of District 5
For the first time ever, a County Executive seeks the removal of a sitting Councilman. We all know why. Because Mike, on behalf of the people of District 5 and all Cuyahoga County taxpayers, has organized support against the runaway executive, his broken promise of extending the sales tax without a vote of the people, his compromise of the independence of the County Sheriff, and the additional hundreds of millions of dollars his politicking and failed leadership has cost taxpayers for the new jail. If standing against this, and standing up for the people, and for lower taxes is what “very difficult” looks like, then we are proudly very difficult.
The Campaign Film
I Like Mike in 5
Watch Mike in action as he fearlessly raises the voice of Cuyahoga County taxpayers within District 5 and all throughout North East Ohio. Willing to work across the aisle when he can. Willing to stand alone when he must.
District 5, Community by Community
Councilman Gallagher has been delivering for District 5 from the beginning. Click on your community below to see what he has delivered.
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The Results
Mike has delivered real investments in the places where residents and families gather and build community.
Strongsville Likes Mike
Where Mike Calls Home
Berea Likes Mike
Olmsted Township Likes Mike
Olmsted Falls Likes Mike
The Record Speaks
Mike's record speaks for itself.
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15+ Years Serving District 5
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What Mike Fights For
Proven commitments backed by 15 years of action.
Fiscal Responsibility
No taxes without a vote. Stop waste. Basic math governance that protects every taxpayer dollar.
Local Quality of Life
Parks, recreation, safety, and community spaces — things families actually use every day.
Accountability & Transparency
When leadership fails the process, Mike calls it out. Early warnings on the jail cost spiral proved right.
Independent Leadership
A steady, pragmatic voice that works across lines to get results.
Trusted Across the District
Leaders who know the work endorse the results.
“How a project like this comes about is very, very simple. A lot of hard work, a lot of money, a big community effort, and the help of a special Cuyahoga County Council person. And that guy's name is Michael Gallagher.”
“Mike has been an advocate for us since I was on the board. I valued his collaboration with us. And I know I could always pick up the phone. And he answered.”
“Mike's been awesome for us. He's a common sense guy who tells us what we need to hear, not what we want to hear sometimes, but it's truthful, it's honest, and we know what we're getting, and we tell him what we're looking for and he tries to find the funding to help us out.”
“We had a vision about ten years ago to sort of reshape this whole area. Councilman Mike Gallagher came out to talk to us. And he loved the vision, and he was a part of the vision from day one. And he worked with the other county officials, bringing us a significant amount of money to do these projects, and I can honestly say, I don't believe we would have been able to do all of this without Mike Gallagher and the assistance from the county.”
“I just appreciate the partnership we have with Mike. He's always there, always willing to pick up the phone and talk and listen to whatever we have to say … he's great to work with and we really appreciate his support.”
“The good times and the bad times, Mike has always, always, always been there. Mike always picks up that phone. No matter what time you call. He's like, ‘Hey, what's going on? How can I help?’ He has been just instrumental in the growth and development in Olmsted Township.”
Endorsed by the people who build our cities, protect our families and homes.
2026 News Receipts
Recent local coverage showing Mike doing the work: pressing for fiscal discipline, jail accountability, and voter control over taxes.
Chaos?
Ronayne campaigns to unseat longtime critic, “Captain of Chaos” Michael Gallagher, from County Council
The Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com · Aug. 15, 2026 · County Executive Chris Ronayne backs and raises money for Gallagher's opponent.
JAIL
“Shell game” or smart financing? Council clashes over jail tax plan
Cleveland.com · Mar. 25, 2026 · Gallagher calls out using jail-tax flexibility to backfill county spending.
$1.4M
Cuyahoga County council member proposes hiring 40 deputies, saving $1.4M in overtime
News 5 Cleveland · Apr. 13, 2026 · Gallagher releases staffing math to reduce sheriff overtime.
TAX
Council widens use of sales tax funds to aid $1B in jail borrowing
Cleveland.com · Apr. 21, 2026 · Gallagher votes no as tax guardrails are loosened.
VOTE
Taxes, sheriff, firing powers: voters could weigh in on major county changes
Cleveland.com · Jun. 22, 2026 · Gallagher proposes voter approval before county tax extensions.
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Millions in deputy overtime drive Cuyahoga County staffing scrutiny
WKYC · 2026 · Supporting context for Gallagher's deputy-overtime proposal.
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