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Resident tells council city crews damaged sewer line, others press budget and equity concerns
Summary
During public comment, resident Tiffany Smith alleged city sewer crews damaged her line in 2023, left her with ongoing damage and threatened water shutoff unless she paid $30,000; other residents criticized downtown spending, announced local candidacies and accused the council of neglecting Black neighborhoods.
Tiffany Smith, who said she has lived on Overlook Drive in Akron’s 9th Ward for 21 years, told council she has been pursuing a sewer repair dispute with the city since February 2023. Smith alleged that city sewer staff and contractors "busted my sewer line" while jetting and digging, flooded her garage and basement, then failed to complete repairs. She told council she was told by staff she must use a city-selected contractor…
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