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Elected officials for Akron — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Shammas Malik
Mayor2024–2027
City council
Fran Wilson
Ward 1 Council Member2025–2027
Fran Wilson's campaign focuses heavily on improving local government transparency, addressing the needs of Akron's Ward 1, and reforming exclusionary council practices such as the back-room appointment process. As a historic out-LGBTQ+ council member, her platform emphasizes inclusive representation and giving residents a stronger voice in city decisions.
Phil Lombardo
Ward 2 Council Member2024–2027
Phil Lombardo's platform focuses heavily on community infrastructure and public services, emphasizing support for public education and the construction of new school facilities. Additionally, he prioritizes neighborhood safety and improvements such as better lighting within his ward.
Margo Sommerville
Ward 3 Council Member2024–2027
Jan Davis
Ward 4 Council Member2024–2027
Johnnie Hannah
Ward 5 Council Member2024–2027
Brad McKitrick
Ward 6 Council Member2024–2027
Brad McKitrick's campaign platform focuses on enhancing public safety within Ward 6 of Akron. His primary priority is addressing neighborhood safety concerns for his constituents.
Donnie Kammer
Ward 7 Council Member2024–2027
Bruce Bolden
Ward 8 Council Member2024–2027
Tina Boyes
Ward 9 Council Member2024–2027
Sharon Connor
Ward 10 Council Member2024–2027
Sharon Connor's campaign platform focuses heavily on enhancing community engagement through better communication and building strong local partnerships to serve the residents of Ward 10 effectively.
Linda F. R. Omobien
At-Large Council Member2024–2027
Mark Greer
At-Large Council Member2026–2027
Eric D. Garrett, Sr.
At-Large Council Member2024–2027
Former officials (6)
Jeff Fusco
At-Large Council MemberAt-large; elected Nov 2023 (current term starts Jan 1 2024 (city cycle: terms begin Jan 1 after the November election, per akroncitycouncil.org member pages); ends Dec 31 2027 but seat vacated early). Resigned effective March 31, 2026 (Signal Akron; Akron Beacon Journal guest column Mar 8 2026). Seat filled by council appointment Apr 27 2026 (Mark Greer).
Sam DeShazior
Ward 1 Council MemberWard 1; appointed by council Feb 2024 to Nancy Holland's vacancy (Holland resigned Jan 5 2024, Signal Akron). Lost May 2025 primary to Fran Wilson; seat passed when Wilson was sworn Dec 1 2025 (WYSO). Appointment day Feb 2024 per Signal Akron (council deadline Feb 4).
James Hardy
Ward 8 Council MemberWard 8; resigned July 1 2024 (Ideastream, Jul 2024); council appointed Bruce Bolden Jul 29 2024.
Nancy Holland
Ward 1 Council MemberWard 1; appointed 2021 to Rich Swirsky's seat (day unpublished); resigned effective 4pm Jan 5 2024 (Signal Akron). Council appointed Samuel DeShazior Feb 2024.
Ginger Baylor
At-Large Council MemberAt-large seat; term ended Dec 31 2023 as Eric Garrett was seated (Ideastream, Dec 11 2023). (city cycle: terms begin Jan 1 after the November election)
Russ Neal
Ward 4 Council MemberWard 4; lost May 2023 primary; term ended Dec 31 2023 (Ideastream, Dec 11 2023). (city cycle: terms begin Jan 1 after the November election)
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