Akron council committee reviews 2026 capital plan; Stubb’s police‑HQ design money and housing items draw scrutiny During a multi‑hour Jan. 15 capital budget review, Akron officials detailed transportation, parks, public facilities and housing investments, including a $2 million design allocation for Stubb’s as a proposed police headquarters, questions about a $255,000 police equipment line and council calls to restore $68,000 in homeless shelter funding.

Akron's 2026 capital budget review raised eyebrows over a $2 million design allocation for a new police headquarters, sparking intense discussions about public safety and community needs.

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Akron City Council approves budget amendment, property disposition, housing and land‑use ordinances and a resolution urging alternatives for Firestone clock-tow Council suspended rules and passed a substitute budget-appropriation amendment, ordinances on vacant-building and housing-code amendments, a property disposition for a Hickory development parcel, and a resolution urging the administration to explore ways to save the Firestone Plant 1 clock tower; multiple items passed unanimously or by recorded roll calls.

Akron City Council just passed a series of impactful measures, including a budget amendment and initiatives to preserve the historic Firestone clock tower—big changes are on the horizon!

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Akron City Council approves consultants, housing contractor and local historic landmark; several items referred or placed on consent agenda Council approved an employee-benefits consulting services ordinance, added a contractor to the housing rehabilitation program (one-year contract, not to exceed $600,000), and designated the John Brown House as a local historic landmark. Several conditional-use items were referred to committee or placed on the consent agenda; the proposed FOP wage/f

Akron City Council just made major moves, approving a $600,000 housing contract and designating the historic John Brown House as a landmark!

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Annie McFadden addresses housing crisis at United Way Summit Medina meeting Annie McFadden highlights collaborative efforts to tackle the ongoing housing crisis.

Akron's housing crisis is not just a local issue—it's a call to action that demands community collaboration and innovative solutions for a better future.

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Akron program selects four contractors for housing services including minority representation Akron chooses four contractors, renewing three and onboarding one minority contractor for housing work.

Akron is shaking up its housing services with new contractor selections, emphasizing quality, community representation, and a commitment to diversity!

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Middlebury Housing LLC proposes new two-family dwellings on Excelsior Avenue Middlebury Housing seeks conditional approval for three two-family homes at Excelsior Avenue.

A bold new proposal in Akron aims to tackle affordable housing with three innovative two-family dwellings on Excelsior Avenue, promising to transform the neighborhood and enhance community living.

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Akron committee reviews conditional use for Excelsior Avenue housing project Committee evaluates plans for three two-family dwellings on Excelsior Avenue amidst permitting discussions.

Akron's City Council is diving into crucial discussions on signage regulations and a new housing project that could reshape the community's future!

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Akron officials confirm $6.6 million HUD funding for 2025 housing programs HUD allocates $6.6 million for Akron's continuum of care housing programs for 2025.

Akron's council just secured a vital $6.6 million from HUD to combat homelessness, but uncertainties loom over future funding allocations!

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Community demands justice for murder victim and improved housing response Residents call for justice and highlight housing and school district issues.

Akron residents are demanding justice for a tragic incident involving a child while tackling urgent housing and public safety concerns at the latest city council meeting.

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Akron residents voice concerns over displacement and public funding cuts Residents discuss housing crisis and budget cuts at Akron City Council meeting.

Akron residents are facing a housing crisis and budget cuts, with desperate calls for better support and urgent action from city officials ringing louder than ever.

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