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Mayor Malik Announces Akron Selected For Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 18, 2024

Akron is one of 25 cities to receive Bloomberg Philanthropies’ support to turbocharge local climate action and create more prosperous communities

Mayor Malik Presents 2024 Operating Budget

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 16, 2024

Outlines $815 million in investments

Mayor Malik Announces Planned Retirement Of Fire Chief Joseph Natko

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 13, 2024

Chief Natko will take on a new role in the administration following his retirement

Mayor Malik Announces Important Update To Police Chief Search

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 12, 2024

On March 4, 2024, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced an update to the city’s police chief search

Mayor Malik Announces Partnership With SiFi Networks For Citywide Broadband Access

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 11, 2024

On March 4, 2024, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is announcing a major step towards providing fiber internet access to every resident and business throughout the City of Akron by 2030.

City Of Akron, ADM Board, And Portage Path Behavioral Health Launch Summit County Outreach Team (SCOUT)

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 9, 2024

On March 5, 2024 at a press conference, the City of Akron, Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (ADM Board), and Portage Path Behavioral Health announced the launch of a pilot program for the Summit County Outreach Team (SCOUT).

Mayor Malik To Host First State Of The City Address On April 10, 2024

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 5, 2024

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik will deliver his first State of the City Address in the evening on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

City Of Akron Seeking Proposals For New Police Station Sites And Qualifications From Architectural/Engineering Firms

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 4, 2024

On Feb. 28, 2024, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is announcing two new requests issued by the city relating to the Akron Police Station, currently located at the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center (217 S. High St.).

City Of Akron To Demolish Former Word Church Building

By Akron Reporter Report | Mar 1, 2024

On Feb. 26, 2024, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is bringing legislation to Akron City Council to fund the emergency demolition of the former Word Church Building located at 2324 Manchester Road.

Mayor Malik Unveils 100 Day Plan

By Akron Reporter Report | Feb 27, 2024

On Feb. 21, 2024, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik unveiled a 100 Day Plan to guide the beginning of the new mayoral administration. T

Mayor Malik Announces New Volunteer Time Off Policy For City Employees

By Akron Reporter Report | Feb 20, 2024

At this morning’s press conference, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced a new volunteer time off policy for city employees. All permanent, non-probationary employees who volunteer at a non-profit organization (e.g., a charity, religious organization, or community group) located within the City of Akron, will be granted up to four hours of paid time off, designated as “Volunteer Time Off” or “VTO”. Mayor Malik encourages employees to prioritize volunteering at programs that provide mentoring to children and students through grade 12, but any volunteer service for a charitable purpose qualifies for VTO. View the full policy here.

Mayor Malik Announces Four Key Appointments

By Akron Reporter Report | Feb 19, 2024

This morning, Mayor Malik announced four key appointments to his team. Montrella Jackson has been appointed as the new Director of Human Resources filling out the Mayor’s Cabinet. Anthony Ingram will be joining as the city’s Public Safety Strategist. Summer Hall has been appointed as the city’s first Cultural Engagement Coordinator and Alexis King is taking on the role of Digital Media Manager.

Mayor Malik Unveils Snowplow Tracker

By Akron Reporter Report | Feb 19, 2024

At today’s press conference, Mayor Shammas Malik unveiled the City of Akron’s new snowplow tracker and dashboard available at AkronOhio.gov/SnowplowTracker. This site will include near real-time information about the city’s snow and ice operations as they are happening. The dashboard features the city’s snow and ice plan, response levels, street priorities, parking ban information, FAQs, and more.

City Of Akron Passes 2024 Capital Budget Detailing $366 Million Of Investments

By Akron Reporter Report | Feb 17, 2024

2024 budget includes investments in parks, housing, safety facilities, service and safety equipment, economic development, water & sewer infrastructure, and more

City Of Akron Celebrates Black History Month

By Akron Reporter Report | Feb 5, 2024

On Feb. 1, as the nation kicks off Black History Month, Mayor Malik has announced the City of Akron’s support and celebration of the month-long dedication.

City Of Akron Now Accepting Applications For Next Police Chief

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 27, 2024

Akron Police set to wear name badges on duty

Mayor Malik Announces Updates To City Policies

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 26, 2024

At a press conference held this morning, Mayor Shammas Malik announced updates to two City of Akron policies.

Mayor Malik Presents Proposed 2024 Capital Budget To Akron City Council

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 26, 2024

Budget features lowest amount of general obligation debt since 2018

Mayor Malik Joins Nation’s Mayors In Washington, DC For U.S. Conference Of Mayors’ 92nd Winter Meeting

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 22, 2024

This week, Mayor Shammas Malik, Chief of Strategy Nanette Pitt, and Policy and Grants Strategist Emma Lieberth Osborn will attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, bringing together a bipartisan group of more than 250 mayors from across the country. The three-day conference provides an opportunity for mayors to discuss the biggest challenges facing cities, collaborate, share best practices and engage with top federal officials on the issues most important to cities like Akron.

Mayor Malik Issues Statement About Summa Health System

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 21, 2024

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is issuing a statement following the news today that Summa Health System will be acquired by the Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo):

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