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Akron council hears clerk's staffing needs, website accessibility push and questions about council pay
Summary
At a 2026 budget hearing, council and staff reviewed the clerk's office budget, digital-accessibility targets tied to a DOJ deadline, and asked for clarification on council compensation and where salary figures are posted.
Akron city officials used the second day of 2026 operating-budget hearings to review the clerk's office budget, highlight a push to meet federal accessibility standards and press staff for clearer public disclosure of council compensation.
The clerk's office outlined its staffing level (three budgeted employees) and recounted 2025 workload, including 41 regular council meetings and 168 standing-committee meetings. The office reported an unexpected capital…
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