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-Summit County Public Library levy up for citizen vote May 5
Renewal issue would account for half of library's operating budget State budget cuts since 2009 have led to a detrimental $18 million loss for the Akron-Summit County Public Library. In addition, a decrease in property values has caused a $1 million annual revenue decline for the library system. Despite these financial setbacks, the Akron-Summit County Public Library … [Read more...]