Proposal would fund police, fire, roads, capital improvements -- On Monday, Akron City Council unanimously passed legislation allowing Akron voters to decide on the City’s proposal for a ¼-percent income tax increase to support police, fire/EMS and roadway improvements in the city of Akron. The proposal—expected to generate $16 million per year—will be submitted to Akron … [Read more...]
Akron residents vent concerns to deputy mayor at mobile town hall event
Dewayne Wheeler is frustrated. A convicted felon who has paid his debt to society, Wheeler has fallen upon hard times, and all he really wants to do is find a job and earn an honest wage. However, he cannot find work and is homeless and depressed. Wheeler was able to vent some of his concerns to Deputy Mayor David Lieberth at a virtual town hall at the Akron-Summit County … [Read more...]
