/news/tags/mayor-dan-horrigan Mayor Dan Horrigan en-US Copyright Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:03:21 GMT /community/2022-12-16/is-akron-following-the-rules-in-homeless-encampment-sweeps-advocates-raise-concerns At a recent encampment sweep, an º£½ÇÆƽâ°æ reporter witnessed workers take personal belongings - such as tents - to a disposal site. A consent decree instructs the city to store belongings for 30 days. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:03:21 GMT /community/2022-12-16/is-akron-following-the-rules-in-homeless-encampment-sweeps-advocates-raise-concerns Anna Huntsman /news/environment-energy/2022-11-14/akron-residents-voice-environmental-concerns-over-proposed-new-development-at-white-pond-drive While city council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for White Pond Reserve, a residential and retail development, residents are speaking out with concerns about the environment and potential endangered species. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:14:04 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-11-14/akron-residents-voice-environmental-concerns-over-proposed-new-development-at-white-pond-drive Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-11-04/akron-voters-will-soon-decide-on-issue-10-a-permanent-civilian-police-oversight-board Issue 10, which would codify a police oversight board in the city charter, was sparked by the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-11-04/akron-voters-will-soon-decide-on-issue-10-a-permanent-civilian-police-oversight-board Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-10-24/akron-city-council-members-clash-over-support-for-civilian-police-oversight-charter-amendment Akron City Council Vice President Jeff Fusco introduced a resolution to oppose the police oversite charter amendment during a committee meeting Monday, calling the proposal "flawed." Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:36:16 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-10-24/akron-city-council-members-clash-over-support-for-civilian-police-oversight-charter-amendment Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-09-26/akron-city-council-to-vote-on-mayor-dan-horrigans-proposed-civilian-police-review-board The 11-member board will review complaints against Akron Police. A different review board proposal and structure will be on the ballot in November. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:03:15 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-09-26/akron-city-council-to-vote-on-mayor-dan-horrigans-proposed-civilian-police-review-board Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-09-22/akron-city-councilman-shammas-malik-will-run-for-mayor-in-2023 The Ward 8 Councilman is launching his campaign for mayor, focusing on public safety. The municipal primary will be held in May 2023. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-09-22/akron-city-councilman-shammas-malik-will-run-for-mayor-in-2023 Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-09-19/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-two-different-civilian-review-police-boards-proposed-in-akron There are two different plans for a civilian oversight board that would monitor complaints against the Akron Police. One is a charter amendment going before voters in November, and the other is legislation approved by city council. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:10:58 GMT /news/community/2022-09-19/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-two-different-civilian-review-police-boards-proposed-in-akron Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-03-21/akron-city-council-takes-next-steps-on-operating-budget The council underwent three days of hearings before the budget committee last week and is expected to make a decision today. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:32:02 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-21/akron-city-council-takes-next-steps-on-operating-budget Andrew Meyer /news/2022-03-21/morning-headlines-ohio-redistricting-panel-charts-course-to-4th-map-proposal-labor-dispute-between-projectionists-and-ciff-settled The Ohio Redistricting Commission took the first steps this weekend at a new bipartisan process to submit a fourth set of maps; a labor dispute between Playhouse Square union film projectionists and the Cleveland International Film Festival has been settled; Akron City Council is expected to move quickly in adopting Mayor Dan Horrigan’s proposed operating budget; and more stories. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:42:08 GMT /news/2022-03-21/morning-headlines-ohio-redistricting-panel-charts-course-to-4th-map-proposal-labor-dispute-between-projectionists-and-ciff-settled Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2022-03-16/morning-headlines-akron-mayor-unveils-2022-budget-report-shows-ohio-gun-violence-is-skyrocketing Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan's budget includes a plan for spending $65M in COVID relief aid; a new study shows that gun violence in Ohio has skyrocketed in the past two decades; Ohio nursing homes have met a federal vaccine mandate despite low rates; and more stories. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:57:31 GMT /news/2022-03-16/morning-headlines-akron-mayor-unveils-2022-budget-report-shows-ohio-gun-violence-is-skyrocketing Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser