Does your non profit organization, church, PTA, scout group, block club or neighborhood organization have a vision for a project that can strengthen your section of Ward 8? Now’s your chance to apply for one of Akron’s Neighborhood Partnership grants for 2027. Every year each Ward has $15,000 for programs like park improvements, community gardens…
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When people talk to me about economic development, it’s usually in hopes of big businesses bringing in new jobs, but in reality city’s are growing through their smaller, locally owned businesses. I know there’s a number of them in the Ward 8, or owned by folks here, and I’d love to see them working with the city on local projects. That…
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In my September newsletter, I gave my thoughts on issues 11 & 12 on your November ballots and I’m doing the same on Issue 13. Issue 13 has a few components, first it will change the composition and board member appointment process of the Citizens Police Oversight Board (CPOB) . Currently there are 9 members; 3 appointed by the Mayor…
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So here’s some good news; Akron has reached an agreement with both the U.S and Ohio EPA on a proposed Fourth Amendment to the City’s federal sewer consent decree. If approved by the District Court, it will mean that we will not need to rebuild the Enhanced High Rate Treatment (re- sewage treatment ) plant, saving Akron residents $300…
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