A high-stakes power struggle is unfolding at Cleveland City Hall over who gets the final say in the city’s settlement with the Browns, and Friday’s episode of Today in Ohio dives deep into the showdown between branches of government.

Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin has sent a letter instructing the city’s law director not to dismiss any lawsuits against the Browns until council formally approves the settlement through legislation. This move directly challenges Mayor Justin Bibb’s authority to finalize the $100 million deal that would allow the team to relocate to Brook Park, a deal that calls for Bibb to dismiss the city lawsuits.

Podcast panelist Leila Atassi said Griffin argues that the law director represents both the mayor and council.

The podcast hosts express si

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