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Akron City Council is made up of 13 members: 10 are ward representatives and three are elected at large. Council meetings are at 7 p.m. every Monday in Council Chambers, 166 S. High St., 3rd Floor, with the exception of federal holidays and designated summer and winter recesses.
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Recent News
09/01/2010
Council President calls special meeting
City Council will gather in Council Chambers for a special Council meeting today, Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss a proposal by the Mayor to borrow money from the school rebuilding fund to pay for public safety forces, including police, fire, EMS and snow removal. The question facing Council is whether or not to place the proposal on the Nov. 2 ballot.
09/01/2010
Home is where the heart is
Home is where the heart is, and NBA star LeBron James hasn't forgotten where his heart is. James presented a $30,000 check to Council President Marco Sommerville following his annual bike-a-thon. The money will benefit the Akron City Recreation Bureau's youth basketball program.
08/13/2010
Council schedules special meeting
07/22/2010
Public comments welcome at council meetings
07/22/2010
Citizens speak on changes to city’s charter
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