Summit Lake poised for $1.1 million makeover

Akron City Council has cleared the way for a $1.1million Summit Lake makeover.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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