Akron Mayor Shammas Malik unveils $798 million operating budget proposal, but concerns over possible federal cuts loom
Police and fire staffing levels would remain the same, but Malik says the city will soon have to 'evaluate other potential ...
Akron mayor unveils 2025 operating budget as reality of spending shakeup sets in
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik's proposed 2025 operating budget takes into account the shifting sands caused by federal upheaval ...
Thousands celebrate St. Patrick's Day in downtown Akron with 42nd annual parade
Paradegoers young and old wore green top hats with their winter coats while others sported green sunglasses, quilts or tiaras ...
Akron City Council rejects Mayor Shammas Malik's plan for police use of force policy review
Mayor Shammas Malik is feeling frustrated after Akron City Council rejected his proposal for an external audit of the police ...
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Akron Mayor Invites Public to Weigh In on 2025 Budget Through Town Hall and Online Engagement
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik will hold a town hall event and Facebook Live to invite public feedback on the city's 2025 budget.
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Akron council rejects mayor's proposal to hire a national firm for use-of-force policy review
Mayor Shammas Malik proposed spending $640,000 to hire a national consulting firm led by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta ...
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik talks with 3News after City Council approves $380M capital budget for 2025
Malik says the budget reflects news investment in the city's water and sewer infrastructure, parks and green spaces, public safety institutions, housing, and more.