10/27/2009
Changing financial climate impacts youth program funding; Council taking time to help Butch Reynolds foundation find other support for after-school program
For seven years, Akron City Council has routinely authorized funding for the Butch Reynolds Care for Kids Foundation’s after school and summer mentoring programs for Akron’s at-risk youth.
10/27/2009
Council expected to approve Akron sewer lawsuit settlement
Akron City Council Monday night opted to delay approval on the city’s request to settle a lawsuit against it from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Ohio over alleged clean water violations.
10/21/2009
City clarifies deficit, savings for Council
Akron City Council members received a clearer picture of where the city stands financially during a special caucus held Monday afternoon.
10/21/2009
Akron police to benefit from $70,000 in overtime grants; State funding boosts enforcement in targeted areas throughout city
Akron City Council Monday night passed two pieces of legislation which will give the Akron Police Department a $70,000 boost to pay overtime to officers conducting special patrols in targeted areas throughout the city.
10/07/2009
Council gives up 18 hours pay to offset city deficit
Akron City Council is joining city workers in participating in recently implemented mandatory unpaid furlough days aimed at reducing the city’s deficit.
09/29/2009
Council pledges support for mandatory furlough days; City offices to close early on Fridays beginning Oct. 2
Akron City Council has pledged to support the mayor’s mandatory furlough plan which will allow the city to forego 113 of the 201 layoffs initially announced Sept. 14.
09/29/2009
Akron police applying for grant to equip more cruisers with cameras
Akron City Council Monday night authorized the city to apply for a grant and allocate matching local funds to purchase audio and video equipment for all Akron Police cruisers that come in contact with citizens.
09/22/2009
Council clears way for new University Park YMCA to replace Canal Square branch
Akron City Council Monday night approved the last element needed to move forward plans to build a new University Park YMCA to replace the Canal Square branch.
09/22/2009
At-large recount results in: New and familiar names on ballot in November Council race
The At-Large race recount results are in, and the tie between incumbent Terry Albanese (W-6) and returning Council candidate Jeff Fusco has been broken in Fusco’s favor.