New government takes office in Cuyahoga CountyGus Chan, Plain Dealer fileDan Brady is sworn in as a member of the new Cuyahoga County Council January 3, 2011. CLEVELAND, Ohio —

Cuyahoga County Council is considering a charter amendment that some members say could help party insiders win council seats without facing open elections.

The charter states that if a council member vacates a seat mid term,
precinct committee members from that council district would choose a
replacement to serve until the next countywide general election.

But the

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