Shammas Malik

Akron City Council narrowly approved the controversial White Pond development over raucous objections by residents concerned about traffic and environmental issues.

Akron City Council Vice President Jeff Fusco introduced a resolution to oppose the police oversite charter amendment during a committee meeting Monday, calling the proposal "flawed."

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.

While city council's chief of staff told Ideastream Public Media that there were "bomb threats" at city hall in July, council leadership has denied this. President Margo Sommerville said there were "credible threats" against the city's administration.

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The Ward 8 Councilman is launching his campaign for mayor, focusing on public safety. The municipal primary will be held in May 2023.

City council was required to pass an ordinance putting a civilian police review board on the ballot because a petition got enough valid signatures. However, council members expressed concern with some of the language in the charter amendment.

The move comes a day after advocacy groups held a press conference to discuss the proposed charter amendment.

Community groups may soon begin collecting signatures for a ballot initiative, according to Ward 8 Councilman Shammas Malik. They have until mid-September to collect about 2,700 signatures needed for the measure to get on the ballot.

Council will not meet again until Sept. 12 due to its regular August recess. One councilman, Ward 8's Shammas Malik, is calling for a special meeting in August to vote on a civilian review board.