Council orders charter amendment (section 101b) onto Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Aug 31, 2026

Akron City Council unanimously approved an ordinance directing that a proposed amendment to enact section 101b of the city charter be placed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot and declared an emergency. The vote was 12–0.

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Akron City Council voted unanimously to order a citizen-filed charter amendment to the Nov. 3, 2026 citywide ballot. The ordinance, read by the clerk, authorizes submission of a proposal to enact section 101b of the city charter and declares an emergency to expedite placement on the ballot.

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