02/04/2009
$500 reward offered for Kenmore vandalism information
Ward 9 – Akron City Council agreed to allocate $500 from the Kenmore Improvement Fund to pay out a reward to anyone with information about destruction of city property on Kenmore Boulevard.
01/27/2009
Ward 8 replacement interviews set for Saturday
All 20 candidates for the vacant the Ward 8 Council seat will be interviewed by the Ward 8 replacement search committee beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Municipal Building.
01/27/2009
Billboard moratorium extended to probe new federal study
Akron City Council extended its moratorium on new billboards in the city by another 14 days to allow for further review of a new study on their impact on neighborhoods.
01/13/2009
Keith named new Council clerk
Former Ward 8 Councilman Bob Keith was named the new clerk of Council during Monday’s meeting of Akron City Council.
01/13/2009
Council calls for federal investigation into financial crisis
Akron City Council passed a resolution Monday calling for a Congressional investigation into the current national financial crisis.
01/12/2009
Council discussions turn toward justice; Akron NAACP leader addresses meeting
The final portion of Monday night’s Akron City Council meeting was devoted to discussions over police-community relations and questions over police-involved shootings.
01/12/2009
Council extends billboard moratorium
Akron City Council approved an extension of the 120-day billboard moratorium by 21 days in order to review materials and studies received over the holiday recess.
01/12/2009
Councilmen helped make Christmas merrier for North Hill families
Ward 1 – Akron City Councilmen James P. Hurley III (W-1) and Kenneth Jones (W-5) helped 150 Akron families have a happier Christmas when they helped hand out 1,000 toys, groceries and other door prizes at the annual North Akron Christmas Celebration over the holidays.
12/16/2008
Outgoing Council clerk honored for 30 years of service
Outgoing Council Clerk Cheryl Prough was the target of commendations and accolades from Akron City Council and Mayor Don Plusquellic Monday evening.
12/16/2008
Acting police chief pledges cooperation with Council
Akron’s newly appointed acting police chief addressed Akron City Council Monday night, pledging a new spirit of cooperation between Council and the Akron Police Department.
