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Supportive (6)Opposed (2)Concerned (1)

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Public comments
9
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.

Public comments (11)

OpposedHarrington HargroveJun 8, 2026

Criticized historical neglect of the Black community and questioned municipal budget allocations.

City Council Meeting — June 8, 2026 · 27:18 →
ConcernedMr. PollardMar 30, 2026

Questioned budget allocations for police oversight and homelessness, and criticized city investment priorities.

City Council Meeting — March 30, 2026 · 10:35 →
SupportivePaul HarrisMar 30, 2026

Expressed appreciation and congratulations to retiring Councilman Jeff Fusco for his decades of public service.

City Council Meeting — March 30, 2026 · 14:06 →
SupportiveMichael FreemanMar 30, 2026

Thanked Councilman Fusco for his 40 years of dedication, steady leadership, and service to Akron.

City Council Meeting — March 30, 2026 · 16:57 →
SupportiveKelly Crawford-SmithMar 30, 2026

Offered glowing praise and gratitude to Jeff Fusco as a mentor, former colleague, and dedicated public servant.

City Council Meeting — March 30, 2026 · 24:05 →
SupportiveEllen McWilliam WoodsMar 30, 2026

Honored Jeff Fusco for his partnership with Akron Public Schools and career academies over three decades.

City Council Meeting — March 30, 2026 · 30:06 →
SupportiveMark SchweitzerMar 30, 2026

Reflected on a 60-year friendship with Jeff Fusco and praised his traditional values of consensus-building and public service.

City Council Meeting — March 30, 2026 · 33:33 →
SupportiveAl BarricadoMar 30, 2026

Read a farewell letter written by Jeff Fusco to the Beacon Journal reflecting on his 38 years in office.

City Council Meeting — March 30, 2026 · 37:00 →
OpposedDineen PoehlerFeb 9, 2026

Criticized city leadership and discussed city charter provisions regarding council authority.

City Council Meeting — February 9, 2026 · 13:29 →
OpposedJerome McClendonJan 12, 2026

Criticized council members regarding ward spending, waste management issues, and allocation of city funds.

City Council Meeting — January 12, 2026 · 25:17 →
ConcernedDeni PollardJan 5, 2026

Questioned budget allocations, downtown investment percentages versus neighborhood needs, and proposed collaborative youth housing rehabilitation programs.

City Council Meeting — January 5, 2026 · 47:40 →

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