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Resident urges city focus on youth homelessness, job and housing supports
5900505 · September 23, 2025
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Gerald Gregory told Akron councilors that many teenagers lack stable housing and urged city leaders and police to partner with community mentors and job programs rather than relying solely on enforcement.
Gerald Gregory used public comment to describe what he called a growing problem of youth homelessness and violence and urged nonpunitive responses such as mentoring, jobs and housing supports.
Gregory said many…
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