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\"As of today, it has been 200 days since Jasmine Tucker was shot dead by Davon Fields outside Miller South Art School,\" Janos said, adding that he was on \"day 4\" of a fast for Gaza. \"I don't see a stronger ceasefire resolution or a restoration of public comments,\" he said.

Janos named several people and referred to multiple incidents, saying he was \"disappointed\" in several council members by name and accusing the council of tolerating \"mundane evils\" and denying dignity to Black life. He used expletive language in parts of his remarks and referenced several individuals by name from separate incidents.

Council President Margo Somerville thanked Janos and closed the public comment period; no council motion or formal response to his demands was recorded during the meeting.

The remarks were made during the allotted public comment time; the council did not place any police‑related resolutions on the meeting agenda or vote on the issues raised during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Akron Council Meeting - 06.16.2025","oneSentenceSummary","A public commenter identified as Janos criticized Akron council members for perceived inaction on police violence and called for a ceasefire resolution and restoration of public comment; the council acknowledged the comment but took no formal action.","taxTitle","Akron, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",2666,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6198926,"Resident urges Akron to address illegal dumping, waterway contamination in Ward 4",129,826000,955000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3841963-0cbef004b113ab6bbee8c1d92c48fe22&start=826&end=955","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3841963-0cbef004b113ab6bbee8c1d92c48fe22/thumbnail_826000.jpg","/articles/6198926/Akron/Summit-County/Ohio/Resident-urges-Akron-to-address-illegal-dumping-waterway-contamination-in-Ward-4","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6198926-4b62d6d29c6d314e01b7d4fb9e98c0d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771041121&Signature=nm2njpteQ0ZIlMvqFp~zRT779G93SpQbsxVIXOPslxId7zW34cpa5pQbitvBGc2hCnCfSvpRposffFfw8M9qBbmK4cKaLhwqCiVa0LpvArY0s6xNYkQdYwxQrSD6KZR5-17gZzND9RYbh6X7wMPeRaxygsXhifltwwDoCquoytcYfrE2iAb8n19gPb5mnSvJN72qtuyTn9mBEt2Ig42I9S5Ig7jOcOfThxP0ypLzM8HW7ijk12R6kNolq-1E58eC5OUpPc2tUamcJeKlWtU8t7XBxoK2k3ZXaI6~ok1G83Hybt1CnWgjk~43GUKAvrTAHOXW~4kZvd2TPhdVEc18tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the Akron City Council public comment period, Chief Dominique Mingo urged the city to address what she described as a \"huge dumping problem\" in Ward 4 and said local waterways are \"covered in filth.\" Mingo said the area is largely farmland and long‑time families are affected.

\"We're mainly farmland, old Bessemer farmland,\" Chief Dominique Mingo said. She described a construction company creating a dumping site near homes and said residents — including children — are being exposed to trash and water contamination. \"We need some help over here in Ward 4,\" she said.

Council President Margo Somerville responded that staff would follow up: \"We're gonna make sure that Chris Leto reaches out to you to address the dumping issues,\" she said. The exchange occurred during the meeting’s public comment period and the council did not take a separate formal action during the session.

Mingo said she will continue to work with the mayor on police reform and thanked community volunteers and the Riverkeepers for cleanup efforts in the area. The council did not map a specific timeline or budget for cleanup during the meeting.","A public commenter reported widespread illegal dumping and waterway contamination in Ward 4 and asked city staff to follow up; Council President Somerville said staff member Chris Leto will be asked to reach out.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6198929,"Akron council approves demolition of Goodrich Middle School, fire station renovations and Lehi Safe Akron contracts",83,1191000,1274000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3841963-0cbef004b113ab6bbee8c1d92c48fe22&start=1191&end=1274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3841963-0cbef004b113ab6bbee8c1d92c48fe22/thumbnail_1191000.jpg","/articles/6198929/Akron/Summit-County/Ohio/Akron-council-approves-demolition-of-Goodrich-Middle-School-fire-station-renovations-and-Lehi-Safe-Akron-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6198929-f63dd5cd929e33adc5246593b20f8ecf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771041121&Signature=nYISVfmqmuqDqCiNcYzehC-WhihPqVMw0eb30m-fRNYvO8xnjL0JyCH8AnUx164fEBEadH0~UA5i20gOAK-Y9kP2OpZDDnRdXMChTRBkV9BeRFjIfHDvjfBNQaZ5JJsmlG8Wu378-vXMzsYOg5uppicGnOkhQ1hsuEr642YZiPEUwNG8tQhRYsTe-w6Et~wl-C-A6e6BV97eSGTsova6MyEp7TDalICmbwkPgJ7tY4fPt6qwMRdtNZelGiCFHJ1iiY1cuxMhGTulUBENcOD6vKrt3JQSYWSrZEuauxMMh4Zjllo0cq72GNznMVAFysn-rLYYHekFsoIM68MiLet2WQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a meeting of the Akron City Council, members voted unanimously to approve a consent agenda that included an ordinance to demolish Goodrich Middle School, an ordinance to fund kitchen and day‑room renovations at Fire Station No. 13 and a substitute ordinance authorizing contracts for the Lehi Safe Akron program.

The council passed the Goodrich demolition after suspending the rules. \"Committee's report is favorable, and we're asking for suspension of the rules,\" Councilman Kammer said before members voted; the clerk recorded the ordinance as passing \"12 to 0.\" Councilman Hannah, whose ward includes the school, said the measure has broad neighborhood support: \"This ordinance is a long time coming,\" he said, adding that neighbors in Ward 5 \"are gonna be jumping for joy.\" The clerk recorded that the ordinance passed 12‑0.

Council members also approved an ordinance authorizing construction work at Fire Station No. 13 in the Firestone Park area. \"This is just to move forward with a few renovations at 13,\" Councilman Kammer said. That ordinance passed 12‑0.

Councilwoman Amobian introduced a substitute ordinance authorizing the mayor or his designee to enter into contracts with multiple firms to provide services for the Lehi Safe Akron program and said the item would be placed on the consent agenda. \"These are dollars that we've gotten. It's actually 7.5 mil, I think it is,\" she said, describing the work as the first phase of roughly \"3 mil and something.\" She also said the committee had discussed minority contractor participation and technical skill requirements for some firms.

Other items placed on the consent agenda included an ordinance authorizing the disposition of a city‑owned parcel (Summit County parcel number 6764549) and ordinances to advertise for appraisal and acquisition/relocation consultant services tied to community development programs, and for purchase and installation of green infrastructure and landscaping for Akron waterways.

Council President Somerville called the consent agenda and, after a vote, the clerk recorded that the consent agenda passed 12‑0. No separate roll call votes were taken on the items placed on consent during the meeting record.

The approved ordinances were placed as emergency ordinances and will proceed to implementation through the mayor’s office and the departments identified in the ordinances. Council members did not request additional roll‑call votes on the items placed on consent during the meeting.

Details discussed at committee included phased funding for the Lehi Safe Akron program, use of multiple contractors, and minority‑contractor participation; councilmembers indicated further administrative steps will follow in implementing the contracts.","The Akron City Council placed multiple items on its consent agenda and approved ordinances including demolition of Goodrich Middle School, renovations at Fire Station No. 13 and contracts for the Lehi Safe Akron program; the Lehi program was described as a multi‑phase effort with roughly $7.5 million in available dollars.","actionData","errors"]

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Akron council approves demolition of Goodrich Middle School, fire station renovations and Lehi Safe Akron contracts