Ward 10 meeting
Akron City Council
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. EDT
60 Goodyear Blvd, Akron, Ohio 44305 Akron, OH 44305 (Directions)
Goodyear Branch Library
Monthly meeting for Ward 10 which covers Goodyear Heights, Middlebury and parts of East Akron. Sharon Connor is the Ward 10 councilperson
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Akron - OH Documenters Team
Reservoir Park construction to begin June 3; services for seniors outlined
Ward 10 residents talk about problems with ATVs, broken glass and learning about upcoming changes regarding new marijuana law.
06:22 PM Apr 16, 2024 CDT
A community member asked about broken glass trash in the streets. The officer said that some teenagers may be breaking glass
Connor said that she wants to bring back public service to clean up litter.
Connor said that she is employing houseless people to pick up trash
The officer that Malik's paid community service time that allows city employees to pick up trash and volunteer for Keep Akron Beautiful.
The organization will also be providing home care, home adaption for accessibility, and other services and programs for seniors
The representative explained that people can work together to have a park selected or individuals may apply. He stressed that bringing attention to parks in need help improve parks
The program has been expanded from 2 weeks at Summit Lake, to 4 weeks at Vincent House in Middlebury.
Connor said that letter carriers will be holding a food drive to support local food banks in Akron
Connor said that the Goodyear Library will be hosting a case manager will be at the library to help people.
She also said that there is a bag sale from 10-3 for whatever you can fit in a brown paper bag
She also said on May 4th at 11 there will be a book swap recruitment event for a local book club
Connor said that speed tables will be coming, as well as traffic calming measures will be funded by the Safe Routes To schools Grant.
Connor said that she will speak to the construction companies.
Connor said that the community center will close May 31st for construction. She also said that she is requesting that a full time staff member be kept at Reservoir Park during the closure.
Connor said that the owner is looking into senior housing or a new hotel.
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