City Council operates under a committee system with 9 standing committees. Committee members are appointed by Council leadership.
Matters that come before council are assigned by the President to the appropriate committee. The agenda and new legislation list summarizes all legislation to be considered by each committee that week.
Committees hold open meetings on Monday afternoons to discuss the issues before them and make reports and recommendations to the full body of council.
Committees meet as needed and only when they have pending legislation.
Rules
The Rules Committee adopts the Rules of Procedure for Council, sets times for City Council meetings and accepts Council member resignations.
- Brad McKitrick, Chair
- Jeff Fusco, Vice Chair
- Linda Omobien
- Sharon Connor
- Jan Davis
Budget & Finance
Matters referred to the Budget & Finance Committee include the City of Akron operating and appropriation budgets, note and bond legislation and various contracts.
- Phil Lombardo
- Linda Omobien, Vice Chair
- Jeff Fusco
- Tina Boyes
- James Hardy
Planning & Economic Development
Matters referred to the Planning & Economic Development Committee include legislation concerning development, education and jobs, capital budget, zoning changes, sale and/or purchase of land, JEDD (Joint Economic Development District) projects and those that have potential to retain and attract people and projects that will result in economic growth.
- Jeff Fusco, Chair
- Donnie Kammer, Vice Chair
- Sharon Connor
- Tina Boyes
- Johnnie Hannah
Public Service
Matters referred to the Public Service Committee include street improvements, special assessments and contracts for materials and supplies needed in the Department of Public Service.
- Donnie Kammer, Chair
- Brad McKitrick, Vice Chair
- Sam DeShazior
- James Hardy
- Phil Lombardo
Public Utilities & Green
Matters referred to the Public Utilities & Green Committee include sewer rates, contracts for materials and supplies needed for the Public Utilities Bureau, utilities that provide service in the city, and the city's green infrastructure. The committee serves as a forum for environmentally-friendly ideas and acts as a catalyst for implementation of green practices.
- Donnie Kammer, Chair
- Brad McKitrick, Vice Chair
- Sam DeShazior
- James Hardy
- Phil Lombardo
Public Safety
Matters referred to the Public Safety Committee include contracts for materials and supplies needed for the police and fire departments, approving police towing districts and city safety issues such as speed limits, leash laws and dangerous animals.
- Brad McKitrick, Chair
- Donnie Kammer, Vice Chair
- Phil Lombardo
- Johnnie Hannah
- Jan Davis
Parks & Recreation
Matters referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee include contracts for materials and supplies needed for city parks and community centers, and appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
- Sharon Connor, Chair
- Phil Lombardo, Vice Chair
- James Hardy
- Johnnie Hannah
- Tina Boyes
Housing & Neighborhood Assistance
Matters referred to the Housing & Neighborhood Assistance Committee include appointments to the Housing Appeals Board and updates to Housing Code.
- Jeff Fusco, Chair
- Brad McKitrick, Vice Chair
- Sharon Connor
- Eric Garrett
- Sam DeShazior
Health & Social Services
Matters referred to the Health and Social Service Committee include resolutions related to health and appointments to the Commission on Aging.
- Linda Omobien, Chair
- Jan Davis, Vice Chair
- Sam DeShazior
- Tina Boyes
- Eric Garrett