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Pink Petals Florist New Location - Still in Ward 8!

Pink Petals Florist, a full service florist specializing in weddings, special events and anyday creations, has been on West Market Street at the Frank Blvd intersection since 2012. Ward 8 resident Gina Milan took over ownership in 2018 and she’s continued providing beautiful arrangements for Akron area residents, businesses and brides for 14 years…

Summit Lake Northshore Park Opens

The brand new Summit Lake Northshore Park had its grand opening on Saturday, it truly is a gem for Akron and I urge all of you to stop by and take a look. Now I know Summit Lake is not in Ward 8, but it is connected to us by the Ohio & Erie Towpath, so you could bike there to see the transformation that’s taken place after 11 years of planning…

Preserve the Valley’s Valley Clean Up Day, This Saturday April 18

Continuing with Keep Akron Beautiful’s Clean Up Akron Month, Preserve the Valley is hosting their 6th Annual lean Up the Valley Day this Saturday April 18th. While we don’t have a specific Ward 8 Clean up, most of the Merriman Valley is in Ward 8, so here's your chance to help out. Ward 6 Councilman Brad McKitrick and…

City Council At Large Appointment Process

With Council at Large Jeff Fusco retiring after 38 years of public service, Council has big shoes to fill in his replacement. Especially when c the wealth of knowledge and experience that Jeff brought to the table, he will be missed. Per City Charter, Council must appoint his replacement within 30 days as there is less than 2 years…

Message from the Councilman

There’s been a lot going on this month, some good and some very discouraging. Let’s start with the good, City Council appointed Mark Greer as your new Council- at-Large Representative to fill Jeff Fusco’s seat. Many of you know Mark as the Executive Director of the Bicentennial Commission, ( he spoke at a Ward 8 meeting in 2025). Mark has a solid background with the City, he’s jumped in feet first and I’m sure he’ll do a great job. Hopefully he’ll stop by our May 20th…

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Pink Petals Florist New Location - Still in Ward 8!

Summit Lake Northshore Park Opens

Preserve the Valley’s Valley Clean Up Day, This Saturday April 18

City Council At Large Appointment Process

Message from the Councilman