/news/tags/shammas-malik Shammas Malik en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:46:42 GMT /government-politics/2025-06-03/akron-mayor-shammas-malik-announces-new-programs-to-tackle-public-safety-in-2025-state-of-the-city Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced a hospital-linked violence interruption pilot program and an Akron Police Department comprehensive community engagement plan in his 2025 State of the City address. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:46:42 GMT /government-politics/2025-06-03/akron-mayor-shammas-malik-announces-new-programs-to-tackle-public-safety-in-2025-state-of-the-city Abigail Bottar /education/2025-02-26/minority-owned-home-based-childcare-centers-in-akron-get-national-local-grant-funding The nonprofit Early Childhood Resource Center is dispersing $199,990 in grant money from The National Fund for Workforce Solutions and $40,000 from the GAR Foundation, according to Akron officials. The city is also providing mini-grants to childcare centers, according to city officials. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:30:25 GMT /education/2025-02-26/minority-owned-home-based-childcare-centers-in-akron-get-national-local-grant-funding Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2025-01-06/akron-mayor-shammas-malik-introduces-2025-capital-budget Malik introduced the $368 million budget to city council Monday. Priorities include investments in community centers, resurfacing 48 miles of road, funding for the city's polymer cluster and replacing active lead service lines. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:01:57 GMT /government-politics/2025-01-06/akron-mayor-shammas-malik-introduces-2025-capital-budget Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2024-07-23/akron-officials-give-update-on-june-2-mass-shooting-police-recruitment Akron police are continuing to investigate the early summer mass shooting that killed one person and injured 28 others. The city is also spreading awareness on how to throw community events and block parties safely. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:51:09 GMT /law-justice/2024-07-23/akron-officials-give-update-on-june-2-mass-shooting-police-recruitment Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2024-05-28/akron-swears-in-new-police-chief-brian-harding Harding has served as acting chief since January, when former Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett retired. His swearing in follows a tumultuous search. Tue, 28 May 2024 16:53:43 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-28/akron-swears-in-new-police-chief-brian-harding Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2024-04-10/akron-mayor-shammas-malik-talks-public-safety-policing-in-first-state-of-the-city-address The mayor touted his administration's commitment to transparency, efforts to address public safety and new ideas to solve gun violence. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:13:41 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-10/akron-mayor-shammas-malik-talks-public-safety-policing-in-first-state-of-the-city-address Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2024-02-21/akron-mayor-shammas-malik-unveils-100-day-plan More than two months into his administration, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik unveiled dozens of action items, including a tracker to follow progress. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:44:52 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-21/akron-mayor-shammas-malik-unveils-100-day-plan Abigail Bottar /science-technology/2024-01-08/akrons-new-mayor-promised-to-join-summit-connects-what-would-this-mean-for-residents Summit County is building a high speed broadband network, according to officials. When it's completed, it will connect all 31 communities in the county. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:18:14 GMT /science-technology/2024-01-08/akrons-new-mayor-promised-to-join-summit-connects-what-would-this-mean-for-residents Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-12-29/whos-joining-akron-mayor-elect-shammas-maliks-administration Malik has announced several cabinet appointments in the weeks leading up to his inauguration, including new and familiar faces. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:54:35 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-29/whos-joining-akron-mayor-elect-shammas-maliks-administration Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-11-07/its-official-shammas-malik-will-be-the-next-mayor-of-akron Shammas Malik won Akron's mayoral primary in May, making him the likely next mayor. Tuesday night's vote made this official. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:56:17 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-07/its-official-shammas-malik-will-be-the-next-mayor-of-akron Abigail Bottar