Charter amendment

Ohio's 13th congressional district, which covers all of Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage, has been dubbed one of the most competitive races in the country by political analysts. The race may give insight into what more matchups could look like if Issue 1 passes.

After 11 years, Gordon said in a press release that the timing and conditions were right for a transition to a new school leader; Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has proposed an ordinance to create a civilian review board; and more stories.

The charter amendment is a proposed ballot initiative and supporters said a key part of this board would be to strengthen the role of the police auditor; A Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority police officer fatally shot a man he says attacked him after flagging the officer down for a loud music complaint on the city's West Side; and more stories.

The idea of moving Summit County’s primary election from September to earlier in the year is running into some opposition in Akron City Council. A week…