/news/tags/russ-neal Russ Neal en-US Copyright Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:22:03 GMT /community/2024-07-17/bill-ellis-longtime-publisher-of-akrons-black-newspaper-the-reporterdies-at-74 Ellis ran "The Reporter" for more than 30 years, taking over from his father who started the paper in 1969. Those who knew him say it was Ellis' mission to lift up the Black community in Akron. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:22:03 GMT /community/2024-07-17/bill-ellis-longtime-publisher-of-akrons-black-newspaper-the-reporterdies-at-74 Abigail Bottar /community/2023-04-24/akron-leaders-call-for-conversations-between-protesters-and-police-before-demonstratidismiss-request-to-communicate-with-law-enforcement-about-demonstrations After the April 19 justice for Jayland protest that resulted in pepper spray and tear gas used by police against protesters, some Akron leaders have called for more communication between law enforcement and protesters. Some protesters say that's not an option. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 03:12:19 GMT /community/2023-04-24/akron-leaders-call-for-conversations-between-protesters-and-police-before-demonstratidismiss-request-to-communicate-with-law-enforcement-about-demonstrations Abigail Bottar /community/2023-04-20/akron-city-councilmembers-support-protesters-after-wednesday-nights-jayland-walker-protest Ward 4 Akron City Councilmember Russ Neal happened upon the protest right after the police arrived. He says protesters should be able to demonstrate in their own communities but understands first responders' concerns about emergency vehicles getting through protests. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:57:45 GMT /community/2023-04-20/akron-city-councilmembers-support-protesters-after-wednesday-nights-jayland-walker-protest Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-01-30/after-tyre-nicholss-death-akron-community-members-continue-call-for-justice-for-jayland-walker Community members at Akron City Council on Monday compared the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by police to the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker by eight Akron police officers just seven months ago. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:06:15 GMT /government-politics/2023-01-30/after-tyre-nicholss-death-akron-community-members-continue-call-for-justice-for-jayland-walker Abigail Bottar /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 /news/community/2022-06-07/akron-city-council-approves-license-plate-reading-cameras-despite-some-privacy-concerns The cameras use artificial intelligence to capture and store identifying information about cars. Police say this can help them locate crime suspects and stolen vehicles quicker. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:31:15 GMT /news/community/2022-06-07/akron-city-council-approves-license-plate-reading-cameras-despite-some-privacy-concerns Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2019-02-12/akron-city-council-member-wants-better-cyber-security-for-the-city Akron 4th Ward Councilman Russ Neal wants the city to consider going to the cloud to protect itself from cyber criminals. And he says the best way to do… Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:29:02 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-02-12/akron-city-council-member-wants-better-cyber-security-for-the-city /news/government-politics/2018-11-26/akron-councilman-pushing-for-budget-software-that-would-make-process-more-open-to-citizens Akron City Council is slated to vote tonight on legislation that could make its annual budget more accessible to the community.Since summer, 2017, council… Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:29:50 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-11-26/akron-councilman-pushing-for-budget-software-that-would-make-process-more-open-to-citizens Kabir Bhatia /news/community/2018-10-02/morning-headlines-myers-industries-to-stay-in-akron-akron-council-backs-off-barking-dog-proposal Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, October 2:Akron Council eases off on jail time for barking dogs proposal;Myers Industries to stay in… Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:24:50 GMT /news/community/2018-10-02/morning-headlines-myers-industries-to-stay-in-akron-akron-council-backs-off-barking-dog-proposal Amanda Rabinowitz /news/government-politics/2018-10-01/noisy-dogs-could-net-stiffer-penalties-in-akron Akron City Council meets Monday to get more information about a proposal that would increase penalties for people whose dogs are cited for excessive… Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:14:09 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-01/noisy-dogs-could-net-stiffer-penalties-in-akron Kabir Bhatia