09/17/2009
Summit Lake poised for $1.1 million makeover
Akron City Council has cleared the way for a $1.1million Summit Lake makeover.
09/16/2009
Council scrutinizing city’s paid association memberships: Vote delayed pending review of necessity and benefit of affiliations
Akron City Council is delaying approval on what was a routine request by the city’s Director of Finance to pay $400,000 in annual fees to 15 organizations, associations and agencies.
09/16/2009
Council thanks employees who accepted Voluntary Separation Plan
Akron City Council Monday night passed a resolution of gratitude and appreciation in honor of 123 city employees who saved the city $10.3 million with their voluntary resignations.
07/29/2009
Voters to decide if mayoral recall threshold too low
On November 3, Akron voters will be asked to decide if anyone seeking to remove a mayor from office should take on a heavier burden to prove that a recall truly is the will of the people.
07/29/2009
Tennis courts, pavilion to replace basketball courts at Firestone Park Community Center
Ward 7 - The basketball courts at the Firestone Park Community center will be gone for good, but in their place will be refurbished tennis courts and a new outdoor pavilion on the community center grounds.
07/29/2009
Council puts the brakes on longer trucks
Ward 4 Councilwoman Renee Greene offered a resolution urging the U.S. Senate to enact a bill which would ban triple trailer trucks from the nation's highway system.
07/21/2009
Council poised to let voters decide on raising recall requirements
Akron City Council is taking the steps to raise the requirements for a mayoral recall in advance of the 2010 Akron City Charter review.
07/21/2009
Council to give up raises amid city budget woes
Recognizing the city's tight budget and looming layoffs, Akron City Council members have agreed to return their annual 2.5 percent pay increases.
07/21/2009
Council urges Postal Service to keep neighborhood post offices open
Akron City Council Monday night passed a resolution urging the U.S. Postal Service to keep open two of the four Akron post office branches set to be closed.
07/14/2009
Council supports tougher penalties for domestic violence offenders
Akron City Council Monday night voted to ratchet up penalties for domestic violence offenses, bringing the city's laws in line with the state's.