Margo Sommerville

Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville explains the effect of the six charter amendments voters passed Tuesday and what comes next.

Akron City Council met over Zoom Monday introducing new working groups to reexamine the relationship between the city and its police department. They were…

Akron voters are being asked to consider several proposed changes to the city’s charter in November.Among the proposals Akron City Council approved Monday…

Akron City Council is launching an initiative that will bring lawmakers and the police department together to make changes intended to improve public…

Akron officials are moving forward on a plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by making masks mandatory in the city and setting fines for offenders.Masks…

With the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, cries to address racism have grown louder across the country. In answer, the city of Akron declared…

Akron City Council has had a busy week, and it's just getting started, said Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville.On Monday, council unanimously…

Protesters took to the streets in Akron again over the weekend, just ahead of a move by City Council tonight to consider declaring racism a public health…

Akron Democrats had a strong showing in Tuesday’s General Election. Many gathered at the Duck Club in downtown Akron for general election results, which…

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan kicked off his re-election campaign Friday, throwing his hat into the ring for a second four-year term. Horrigan's re-election…