In my September newsletter I gave my thoughts on the issues 11 & 12 on your November ballots and feel I need to do the same on Issue 13. Issue 13 has a few components, first it will change the composition and board member appointment process of the citizen’s police oversight board. Currently there are 9 members with 3 appointed by…
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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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On August 31, council approved three charter change amendments to appear on the November 3 ballot. These amendments were brought forth in a community petition drive led by the Freedom Bloc and two of them could drastically reshape the relationship between Akron’s landlords and tenants. And while the ballot language is not complete, I’m…
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Most of the news media and articles about our Akron Police Department seem to revolve around use of force issues; were they justified, were de-escalation tactics utilized, Officer suspensions, lawsuits and more. We rarely hear what they do right every day to keep us safe, and most of us have no idea of the situations and snap decisions they face…
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