Several councilmembers refused to vote for Imokhai Okolo, a 27-year-old Black lawyer and community activist, over an alleged social media post he made in the past.
Several councilmembers refused to vote for Imokhai Okolo, a 27-year-old Black lawyer and community activist, over an alleged social media post he made in the past.
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.
Members of the Save White Pond Campaign are shown speaking in opposition of a development project. Photo courtesy of Save White Pond Campaign DOWNTOWN AKRON Following weeks of debate and discussion, Akron City Council Dec. 12 narrowly approved the sale of 68 acres of city-owned land and a development agreement by a 7-6 vote
Akron officials say a proposed housing and retail development on an area of wetlands is needed to meet the city's housing demands, but residents are concerned it will harm the environment.