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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Akron public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Surveillance Technology and Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)
Zoning & land use
Flock Surveillance Camera Oversight and Data Privacy
Flock Surveillance Camera Privacy and Data Oversight
Police Accountability and Surveillance Cameras
Youth Violence and Community Programs Support
City Sanitation, Police Reform, and Gun Laws
Public safety
Flock cameras
Liquor license
Trans-Sanctuary, Data Centers, and License Plate Readers
Police Union Conduct and Council Oversight
Transgender Protections and Community Safety
Transgender Rights and Sanctuary Policies
Community Unity and Leadership
Emergency Medical Services and Paramedic Response
Police Accountability and Misconduct
Police Accountability and Oversight
Gun Violence Awareness
Infrastructure and Hacking Concerns
Police Accountability and Officer Discipline
Stray Dogs and Animal Control Enforcement
Innerbelt Master Plan Support
Food Insecurity
Police Oversight Enforceability
Police Oversight and Council Action
Defense Education Training Facility
Police Accountability
City Governance
Police Reform and Public Safety Oversight
Neighborhood Blight and Housing Standards
Immigrant Protections and Sanctuary City
Police Chief Hiring and Qualifications
Civic equity and criminal justice
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Akron from local and regional media.
Ohio election live updates: Emilia Sykes wins reelection
Akron residents wait to vote as the line stretches out the door of the Goodyear Heights Lodge in the late afternoon on Tuesday, Nov. 3. (Ryan Loew / Signal Akron) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/signalakron.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/DSC0122...
Nov 3, 2026Lock 3 opens for winter season Nov. 27
Santa waves to the crowd as he makes his way up South Main Street during Akron’s Annual Illuminated Holiday Parade during the first day of Winterblast at Lock 3 downtown. The city kicked off its 21st season with the annual parade, ice skating, ...
Nov 3, 2026Akron voters share their thoughts on the 2026 election
Khayman Cox and his son stand outside the Kenmore Public Library after voting on Nov. 3 – this was his second year bringing his son to vote. (Christiana Cacciato / Signal Akron) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/signalakron.org/wp-content/up...
Nov 3, 2026Akron approves nearly $313,000 to demolish 11 condemned commercial properties
Contracts to tear down eleven commercial buildings in neighborhoods across the city were approved by Akron City Council at a cost of nearly $313,000. (Screenshots via Google Street View) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/signalakron.org/wp-content...
Nov 2, 2026Empty since 2015: Akron wants property across from Firestone Stadium to bring new life
Empty since 2015: Akron wants property across from Firestone Stadium to bring new life Cleveland 19 News
Nov 2, 2026Housing issues on election ballot could change renting rules
Housing issues on election ballot could change renting rules Spectrum News
Nov 2, 2026Deportation flights to end at Akron-Canton Airport
Private prison buses, county sheriff vehicles, private security and ICE vehicles seen on the tarmac at the Akron-Canton Airport Avflight facility in Green on Sept. 9. (Doug Oplinger / Special to Signal Akron) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/sign...
Oct 31, 2026Where Ohio candidates stand on SNAP and Medicaid benefits
A photo illustration made from images by Michael Indriolo, Celia Hack, Nick Castele and Daniel Lozada. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/signalakron.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Cleveland-SNAP-Medicaid-Election-2026.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> ...
Oct 30, 2026Akron unveils first major contemporary outdoor sculpture by a woman artist
Sculptor Chakaia Booker speaks at the unveiling of her new sculpture at Akron’s Lock 3 park on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Named “Transit,” the work is Akron’s first major contemporary outdoor sculpture by a woman artist. The sculpture...
Oct 30, 2026When did Akron’s oldest resting place, Glendale Cemetery, open? Plus more in this week’s news quiz
What’s going to happen at the site of one of Akron’s oldest restaurants —Young’s Hotel and Restaurant? City officials and River Guardians Ohio invite residents to join them tomorrow to re-image the space. The building that housed a grocery and featur...
Oct 30, 2026Akron ballot issues go further than rental laws in Columbus, Seattle
Rental properties like The 401 Lofts in downtown Akron, shown here, could be affected by two proposed amendments to the Akron city charter on the Nov. 3 ballot. Issues 11 seeks to eliminate application fees or other charges for potential renters. It ...
Oct 29, 2026Akron ballot issues go further than rental laws in Columbus, Seattle
Akron ballot issues go further than rental laws in Columbus, Seattle Signal Akron
Oct 29, 2026