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Race wide open as candidates seek to be next mayor of Akron

Season 2022 Episode 39 | 26m 46s

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2023. Horrigan in a statement said he had no regrets in deciding not to run for a third term. His announcement means that the race for Akron mayor is wide open and drawing interest from a wide-range of contenders. The race is likely to be decided in the May primary if no Republican candidate files to run.

Aired: 10/06/22
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