Dan Horrigan

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.

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.

While city council members appeared supportive of the mayor's plan, several expressed concerns that having two competing proposals will confuse residents.

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

The legal team spoke to members of the media Tuesday in response to new bodycam footage obtained by the Akron Beacon Journal that shows officers reportedly turning off their microphones after the shooting.