A major victory for local residents has been secured as Ohio lawmakers passed a transportation budget that includes the repeal of the controversial highway interchange mandate between Strongsville and Brunswick. This decision marks the culmination of dedicated efforts by the grassroots group Homes Not Highways, whose relentless advocacy played a crucial role in ensuring this outcome.
For months and months and months, Homes Not Highways worked tirelessly to make their voices heard. They organized letter-writing campaigns, attended city council meetings in both Strongsville and Brunswick, and even made multiple trips to the state capitol to speak directly with lawmakers. Their determination sent a clear message: this interchange was not wanted or needed by the community.
House Bill 54, which includes the repeal, passed both the Ohio House and Senate with overwhelming support and now heads to Governor Mike DeWine for final approval. While the bill covers a range of transportation-related policies, for many in Brunswick and Strongsville, the most important win is the removal of this state-imposed project.
This success would not have been possible without the persistence of Homes Not Highways and the residents who stood alongside them. Their dedication proves that community voices matter and that when people come together for a cause, real change can happen.
To everyone who wrote letters, attended meetings, and made their voices heard—thank you. Your efforts have made a lasting impact on our community’s future.
Additional thanks and appreciation goes to State Representative Sharon A. Ray, State Representative Melanie Miller, State Senator Mark Romanchuk, Medina County commissioners, NOACA, and Brunswick city leaders, for fighting with these residents to get it repealed!