Dan Horrigan

The Akron Board of Education is facing backlash after the announced resignation of Superintendent Christine Fowler-Mack after roughly a year and a half on the job.

The nine-member board will review complaints issued against Akron Police. The proposed appointees are set to be confirmed by the end of February 2023.

Some demands for police reform after the death of Jayland Walker will be realized at the end of February, when the civilian police oversight board is officially implemented in Akron.

Community members at Akron City Council on Monday compared the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by police to the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker by eight Akron police officers just seven months ago.

Homeless outreach advocates recently met with city officials to clarify procedures for encampment clean-ups going forward after concerns were raised late last year.

Mayor Dan Horrigan announced Thursday the latest round of grants meant to curb violence in the city, with a focus of the $2.8 million investment on opportunities for youth.

Six people have said they are running - a mix of longtime Akron politicians and political newcomers. No Republicans have announced candidacies yet.

Issue 10, which was approved by voters in this week's elections, amends the city charter to create a civilian police oversight board in Akron.

Issue 10 will create a nine-member review board made up of citizens that would monitor complaints against Akron Police.

Horrigan was elected in 2015 and again in 2019. Some speculated he would not run for a third term after various challenges in his second term, including the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker and subsequent protests.