Marty Sweeney Delivers
Marty Sweeney Delivers
Proven leadership. Real results.
For more than 30 years, Marty Sweeney has delivered for Cleveland’s West Side, strengthening neighborhoods, expanding access to services, and making government work harder for the people it serves.
He understands how government works – and more importantly, he knows how to make it work better for you. When challenges arise, Marty Sweeney doesn’t just talk. He steps up, puts in the work, and delivers real solutions for his constituents. From fighting for affordable housing and quality healthcare to investing in local neighborhoods and small businesses, Marty knows how to deliver for you.
Martin J. Sweeney Built Here.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Martin J. Sweeney is a lifelong West Side resident with a deep, firsthand understanding of the community he serves. A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves public servant, Marty believes in direct, honest engagement with the people he represents.
First appointed to Cuyahoga County Council in 2021 and elected to a full term in 2022, Marty represents District 3, which includes Brooklyn, Linndale, and Cleveland’s West Side neighborhoods. His work focuses on economic development, public works, and health and human services that improve everyday life across the county.
Previously, Marty represented Ohio’s 14th District in the State House and served 18 years on Cleveland City Council, including as Council President. In those roles, he helped lead major redevelopment efforts that reshaped downtown Cleveland and expanded access to education and opportunity.
A graduate of St. Ignatius High School and Cleveland State University, Marty and his late wife, Katherine, raised four daughters in Cleveland—reinforcing his lifelong commitment to serving the city that shaped him and delivering for its people.
Tax-Payer Assistance Program
As County Councilman, Marty has been fighting to lower property taxes and give homeowners real relief by pushing county leaders to roll back taxes and protect families from skyrocketing valuations. When others say nothing can be done, Marty Sweeney is standing up for homeowners and working to make the system fairer for you.
The County’s Taxpayer Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 in one-time direct assistance to qualifying residents aged 67 and older who are facing tax delinquency. To apply, visit chnhousingpartners.org or contact the Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s Office at 216-443-7400.
Protecting Taxpayers Through Responsible County Finances
(General Fund & Health and Human Services Reserve Ordinance)
Marty Sweeney helped strengthen the County’s financial reserve policies to protect essential services while guarding against sudden tax increases. By supporting updates to the County’s General Fund and Health and Human Services Levy reserves, Marty worked to ensure the County is prepared for economic downturns without shifting the burden onto homeowners.
What this means for West Siders:
Stronger reserves help prevent emergency tax hikes when times get tough. For West Side families living on fixed or middle incomes, this means more predictable property taxes and fewer surprises in years when inflation or the economy hits hard.
Investing Tax Dollars Where They Actually Matter
(Biennial Operating Budget & Capital Improvements Program)
Marty Sweeney helped shape and approve the County’s biennial budget to make sure tax dollars are spent responsibly and focused on what families actually need. Instead of wasting money or shifting costs onto homeowners, Marty fought for a budget that prioritizes basic services—like road repairs, senior services, housing stability, and public safety—while keeping pressure off property taxes.
What this means for West Siders:
For families on the West Side, this means smoother roads, safer neighborhoods, and stronger local services—without surprise tax increases. Smart budgeting helps keep communities like West Park, Kamm’s, and Old Brooklyn affordable, so homeowners can stay in their homes and neighborhoods remain strong.
"It is my privilege to work alongside my colleagues in County Council, including your Councilman Martin J. Sweeney... partnering with civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders to raise over $600,000 in emergency funding...and expanding Taxpayer Assistance Program eligibility to provide direct assistance to County taxpayers."
- Chris Ronayne, Cuyahoga County Executive
Investment in the West Side
Since becoming District 3's Representative, Marty Sweeney has allocated over $6 million dollars to the investment of the West Side. Here are some of his major contributions:
Presence in the Community
Veterans Housing
Cleveland West Veterans Housing ($21.6M | $1M County Contribution)
Councilman Martin J. Sweeney celebrated the groundbreaking of a 62-unit permanent supportive housing development for veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk, supported by Project-Based Vouchers.
Workforce & Manufacturing
Manufacturing Sector Partnership (3,000 Careers Launched)
Councilman Martin J. Sweeney and County Executive Chris Ronayne joined MAGNET Ohio in celebrating the launch of 3,000 manufacturing careers across Cuyahoga County through aligned training and workforce pathways.
Education
Joseph M. Gallagher Elementary School
Councilman Martin J. Sweeney celebrated the grand opening of the new Joseph M. Gallagher Elementary School, now serving as a model for modern public education.
