Browns moving to Brook Park: Cleveland political leaders react [Video]

The move comes as the Browns lease with Huntington Bank Field is set to expire in 2028. The Haslam Sports Group, owners of the Browns, announced earlier this year that they had narrowed their options down to playing in a renovated stadium on the lakefront or a new domed stadium in the suburbs. 

Here is some of the reaction from area political leaders following the announcement from Bibb about the Browns eventual move to Brook Park:

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne:

Executive Ronayne has made his position clear: the Browns stadium should remain Downtown. Today he is focused on the business of Cuyahoga County and cheering for a Guardians win tonight.

Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin:

In an interview with 3News’ Russ Mitchell, Griffin said there were still plenty of “moving parts” to the Haslam plan to play in Brook Park and he …