Critical PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Loss of local maternity care
Summary
Since Cleveland Clinic Martin North closed labor and delivery, expectant mothers drive 45-60 minutes to deliver; one speaker's client delivered in a car. The Healthy Start lease approval starts fixing that.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Lease rent is nominal ($1/year) in exchange for the public benefit; the project carries a $1 million state appropriation.
✅Who benefits
Pregnant women, infants, and families countywide, especially those without reliable transportation.
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