Margo Sommerville /news/tags/margo-sommerville Margo Sommerville en-US Copyright Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:02:18 GMT Akron's Summit Lake community celebrates new trail, equitable access to public spaces /community/2023-09-26/akrons-summit-lake-community-celebrates-new-trail-equitable-access-to-public-spaces The Summit Lake community celebrated the opening of the new Ohio and Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail. The trail loops around the lake and connects to the Towpath Trail. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:02:18 GMT /community/2023-09-26/akrons-summit-lake-community-celebrates-new-trail-equitable-access-to-public-spaces Abigail Bottar Akron City Council debates young Black candidate proposed for new police oversight board /government-politics/2023-02-13/akron-city-council-debates-young-black-candidate-proposed-for-new-police-oversight-board Some councilmembers have concerns about attorney Imokhai Okolo, while others, including the president of council, are advocating for him to be appointed. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 02:35:33 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-13/akron-city-council-debates-young-black-candidate-proposed-for-new-police-oversight-board Anna Huntsman Akron City Council addresses confusion over 'threats' that led them to hold meetings virtually /news/government-politics/2022-10-04/akron-city-council-addresses-confusion-over-threats-that-led-them-to-hold-meetings-virtually While city council's chief of staff told º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ that there were "bomb threats" at city hall in July, council leadership has denied this. President Margo Sommerville said there were "credible threats" against the city's administration. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:16:22 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-10-04/akron-city-council-addresses-confusion-over-threats-that-led-them-to-hold-meetings-virtually Anna Huntsman Akron City Council tries to make prayers before meetings more inclusive after facing criticism /news/community/2022-06-14/akron-city-council-tries-to-make-prayers-before-meetings-more-inclusive-after-facing-criticism The change comes after a resident brought up concerns last month about how predominantly Christian opening prayers were. A national organization that advocates for the separation of church and state also reached out to council urging it to stop prayers altogether. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/community/2022-06-14/akron-city-council-tries-to-make-prayers-before-meetings-more-inclusive-after-facing-criticism Anna Huntsman Akron City Council Considers Mayor Horrigan's New Gun Violence Prevention Plan /news/government-politics/2021-09-14/akron-city-council-considers-mayors-horrigans-new-gun-violence-prevention-plan Mayor Dan Horrigan has introduced a five-point plan that draws on the city's American Rescue Plan Act funding. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:42:04 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-09-14/akron-city-council-considers-mayors-horrigans-new-gun-violence-prevention-plan Kelly Krabill Akron City Council Names Chief of Staff to Improve Constituent Service /news/government-politics/2021-08-10/akron-city-council-names-chief-of-staff-to-improve-constituent-service The council hopes the new position will increase transparency, provide more proactive communication, and improve customer service. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:53:58 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-08-10/akron-city-council-names-chief-of-staff-to-improve-constituent-service Rachel Gross Akron Moves Ahead With a Different Kind of Police Reform /news/community/2021-04-09/akron-moves-ahead-with-a-different-kind-of-police-reform Throughout this month, residents are being asked to give their views on the police department. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:39:19 GMT /news/community/2021-04-09/akron-moves-ahead-with-a-different-kind-of-police-reform Matthew Richmond What Voter-Approved Charter Changes Mean to Akron Residents /news/government-politics/2020-11-09/akron-voters-approve-city-charter-changes-including-police-body-cam-footage Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville explains the effect of the six charter amendments voters passed Tuesday and what comes next. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:05:11 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-09/akron-voters-approve-city-charter-changes-including-police-body-cam-footage Mark Arehart Akron Police Chief Voices Frustration at City Council Public Safety Meeting /news/government-politics/2020-09-14/akron-police-chief-voices-frustration-at-city-council-public-safety-meeting Akron City Council met over Zoom Monday introducing new working groups to reexamine the relationship between the city and its police department. They were… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:46:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-09-14/akron-police-chief-voices-frustration-at-city-council-public-safety-meeting Mark Arehart Akron Voters Will Decide Charter Changes in November /news/government-politics/2020-07-28/akron-voters-will-decide-charter-changes-in-november Akron voters are being asked to consider several proposed changes to the city’s charter in November.Among the proposals Akron City Council approved Monday… Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:15:19 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-07-28/akron-voters-will-decide-charter-changes-in-november Jennifer Conn