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Akron council refers $368 million 2025 capital investment and community development program for further review

2156925 · January 28, 2025
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Akron City Council opened a public hearing on Jan. 27, 2025, on the proposed 2025 capital investment and community development program and voted to refer the proposal for further review ahead of the Feb. 15 charter deadline.

Akron City Council opened a public hearing on Jan. 27, 2025, on the proposed 2025 capital investment and community development program and voted to refer the proposal for further review ahead of the Feb. 15 charter deadline.

The proposed program, as presented by city planning staff, totals $368,000,000 and lists projects including street and sidewalk work, park and community center improvements, construction of a reservoir pool and renovation of the reservoir community center, demolition of Rankin Elementary and Goodrich Middle Schools, development of affordable housing, purchase of vehicles for police, fire and public services, debt service on previously financed capital projects, completion of the East Exchange…

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