11/30/2010
Otterman honored for service
Ward 6 Councilman Bob Otterman was congratulated by City Council with passage of a resolution recognizing him for his induction into Ohio’s Veteran’s Hall of Fame.
11/30/2010
Bond sales may save millions
Though it may have appeared like routine city business, some of the ordinances approved by Council recently could save the city millions of dollars by taking advantage of lower interest rates.
10/25/2010
History of headaches triggers Issue 16
City Council Monday night asked the city’s director of public service, Rick Merolla, to explain why the city wants to lease the recycle energy system. He responded with a history lesson that includes millions of dollars in losses, a bankruptcy and a lawsuit.
10/25/2010
Grants and loans made available for lead cover up
City Council passed a resolution establishing the week of Oct. 24 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and encouraged families to apply for grants and loans to create a lead-free environment for children.
10/05/2010
Council endorses charter amendment issues
City Council passed a resolution of support for issues 11 through 17 on the November 2 ballot at Monday night’s council meeting.
10/05/2010
Unions raise questions about health department mergers, Sommerville promises answers
Two union presidents whose members are Akron Health Department employees spoke before Council Monday night to express concerns about the merger of the Akron and Summit County Health Departments.
09/29/2010
City provides land for new housing
City Council approved an ordinance Monday evening that will allow for the transfer of city-owned land to East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, which will build new affordable housing on the now-vacant properties. The city acquired the properties with funds provided by the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).
09/09/2010
Voters to decide on tax for safety forces
City Council has approved legislation to place a charter amendment on the Nov. 2 ballot that will allow the city to divert money from the income tax for school reconstruction to pay safety forces.
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.
