The 'AA+' rating on Cuyahoga County, Ohio's limited-tax GO bonds reflects the county's: Deep, diverse, and slowly expanding economic base that is anchored by the city of Cleveland; Average income levels with annual growth in income consistently tracking national growth trends; A financial management team that has a long track record of proactively maintaining a strong financial position in response to events ranging from investment losses to the more recent budget pressures due to revenue declines stemming from state cuts and a weak economy; and Moderate debt burden. Offsetting weaknesses include the continuing challenge of funding general fund operations partly from economically sensitive sales tax revenues. Cuyahoga County is located in northeastern Ohio, on Lake Erie. The county is anchored
