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Mayor Malik Launches New Akron 311 App

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 20, 2024

On Jan. 16, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik has launched a new app to support the Mayor’s 3-1-1 Action Center. The app, powered by Rock Solid, is entitled “MyAkron311” and is available for free on all Apple or Android devices in the app store. After downloading, residents can create a profile, enter a service request, look up timely city information, and set up notifications specific to their address such as trash/recycling collection reminders. The app improves the functionality and accessibility of the Mayor’s 3-1-1 Action Center.

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City Of Akron Seeks Public Comment On North Main St. Project

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 19, 2024

The City of Akron is developing plans for several roadway safety improvements on North Main Street between the All-America Bridge and the High-Level Bridge over the Gorge (northern city limit). This safety project is a result of years of study and public engagement, beginning with Akron Better Block in 2015. Akron is now seeking public comment on the project both in person and online here.

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Mayor Malik Designates Mason Park Community Center As A Warming Center On Saturday

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 18, 2024

Summit Lake Community Center will be closed for private events on Saturday

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City Of Akron And Akron Public Schools Work Together To Update School Travel Plan

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 15, 2024

On Jan. 11, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Dr. Michael Robinson Jr. are jointly announcing a collaborative process to update the city’s School Travel Plan. The School Travel Plan is a document designed to improve safety for children (K-12) walking and biking to school by identifying needed improvements in a 2-mile radius of each of the 46 public schools. The city will use this Plan to apply for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

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Mayor Malik Activates Warming Center Sunday Through Tuesday

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 14, 2024

On Jan. 12, Mayor Malik announced the City of Akron will extend hours at Summit Lake Community Center (380 W Crosier St.) from Sunday, Jan. 14 through Tuesday, Jan. 16 to provide a warming center for residents in need. Summit Lake Community Center will be open between 8:00am and 7:00pm January 14-January 16. All other City of Akron community centers will be open during their normal business hours for the holiday weekend.

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City Of Akron Offices Closed January 15 In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 14, 2024

All municipal offices will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Mayor Malik Invites Community To Police Chief Search Townhall

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 14, 2024

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is inviting the Akron community to join him for a townhall this Thursday, January 11 from 6-7:30pm at Garfield CLC (1326 Brown St.). The first townhall of the Malik administration will focus on the search for the next leader of the Akron Police Department. The meeting will allow time for residents to fill out the community survey to provide input into the process and will have a significant portion dedicated to Q&A. Speakers and guests for the event include Mayor Malik, Chief of Strategy Nanette Pitt, Ohio Senator Vernon Sykes, Retired Akron Police Department Captain Sylvia Trundle, and transition co-chair and Senior Pastor at St. Ashworth Temple Robert Dejournett.

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Mayor Malik Releases Statement Following Councilwoman Holland’s Resignation

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 9, 2024

Today, Akron Ward 1 Councilwoman Nancy Holland submitted her resignation to Akron City Council. Mayor Shammas Malik has released the following statement:

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Mayor Malik Announces Appointments In Economic Development And Planning

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 8, 2024

The Malik administration continues to fill out with more key appointments. Today, Mayor Malik is announcing Suzie Graham Moore is joining the administration in the role of Director of Economic Development and Sean Vollman is staying on as Deputy Director of Economic Development. Kyle Julien is coming in as the new Director of Planning and LaTonda Mobley will remain as Great Streets Administrator.

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Akron Bicentennial Commission Establishes Akron200 And Hires Executive Director

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 7, 2024

Today, the Akron Bicentennial Commission and Mayor Shammas Malik are announcing that the Commission is forming a not-for-profit corporation, ‘Akron200 Inc.,’ in order to receive funds and distribute grants to neighborhood groups that are planning celebrations as part of Akron’s Bicentennial. After consultation with the Mayor, the Commission has appointed Mark Greer as Executive Director to implement plans for the city’s 200th anniversary.

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Mayor Malik Announces Appointments In Law, Fire, And The Mayor’s Office

By Akron Reporter Report | Jan 6, 2024

This morning, Mayor Shammas Malik is announcing additional key appointments to his Cabinet and administration. Deborah Matz is joining as Director of Law beginning Jan. 16 while Brian Angeloni and Michael Defibaugh are being promoted to Deputy Law Directors. Angeloni will fill the role of Acting Director of Law until Matz begins, and Defibaugh will be Acting Director of Human Resources (HR) until that position is filled. Mayor Malik is also welcoming Lauren Marsh from the Together for Akron transition team as Assistant to the Chief of Staff, and Chief Natko is continuing in his current role as head of the Akron Fire Department.

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Mayor-Elect Shammas Malik Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 31, 2023

In the final announcement before Mayor-Elect Malik is sworn in as Akron’s 63rd Mayor, he is welcoming three more Cabinet members to the administration as well as an additional appointed position. Mayor-Elect Malik is proud to announce Esther Thomas as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Casey Shevlin in the newly created role of Director of Sustainability and Resiliency, Stephanie Marsh as Director of Communications, and Patricia Porter in an appointed role as Digital Media Assistant.

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Mayor Horrigan Announces Federal Court Approves Consent Decree Amendment No. 3

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 30, 2023

On Dec. 28, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has announced the federal court overseeing the city’s Consent Decree program, has granted the city’s third amendment.

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Together For Akron Transition Team Shares Run Of Show And Plans For Inclusivity Ahead Of Swearing-In Ceremony

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 29, 2023

On Dec. 27, the Together For Akron Transition Team announced important updates for the Ceremonial Swearing-in and Community Celebration happening on January 6th. The Community Celebration has reached capacity and is no longer accepting registrations but the team is releasing a run of show for the Swearing-In Ceremony which is still open for more attendees.

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Mayor-Elect Malik Announces Three Strategists Joining The Administration

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 28, 2023

Akron Mayor-Elect Shammas Malik is announcing three strategists who will join the incoming administration to work on key priorities and initiatives based on the Together for Akron plan.

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Mayor-Elect Malik Announces Cabinet Roles In Public Service, Finance, And Labor Relations

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 25, 2023

On Dec. 19, incoming Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is announcing six additional members of his new administration. Chris Ludle will be staying on in his current position as Director of Public Service, Steve Fricker will also retain his role as Director of Finance, and Frank Williams will continue to serve as Director of Labor Relations. Additionally, Eufrancia Lash and James Aitken will stay on as Deputy Service Directors and Michael Wheeler will remain the Deputy Director of Finance.

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Mayor-Elect Malik Announces Police Chief Search

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 24, 2023

In September, current Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett jointly announced the Chief’s planned departure at the end of the year and his retirement from policing after 35 years of dedicated service. Today, Mayor-Elect Shammas Malik has announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, current Akron Deputy Chief Brian Harding will take over as Acting Chief while a nationwide search is conducted for Chief Mylett’s replacement. The search will prioritize public engagement and community input and is expected to take three to five months. The search firm will begin soliciting candidates in the new year, and both internal and external candidates will be considered for the position.

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Mayor-Elect Malik Announces Chief Of Staff And Chief Of Strategy

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 21, 2023

On Dec. 21, Akron Mayor-Elect Shammas Malik is announcing the first members of his new Cabinet. Brittany Grimes Zaehringer has been appointed as Chief of Staff and Nanette Pitt has been appointed as Chief of Strategy. These two co-equal roles will directly report to Mayor Malik, forming a core executive leadership team.

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Mayor Horrigan Reflects On His Time As Mayor Of Akron

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 20, 2023

On Dec. 13, Mayor Horrigan has issued the following data and statement as he reflects on his tenure as Mayor of the City of Akron for the past 8 years. Mayor Horrigan’s second term will come to a close at midnight on December 31.

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Mayor Horrigan And Chief Mylett Announce Safe Place Program

By Akron Reporter Report | Dec 9, 2023

On Dec. 5, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Police Chief Steve Mylett are announcing a new Akron Police Department initiative to help victims of hate crimes and harassment receive help. The Safe Place Program is a unique partnership with the business community that allows victims fleeing a threat to quickly and easily recognize where they can go for assistance. Businesses and organizations that participate will place a decal at their entrances signifying to those in need that this location has dedicated itself as a safe place for hate crime victims to receive help quickly.