Summit County May 2 primary election will likely decide Akron’s next mayor: Meet the candidates

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Summit County May 2 primary election will likely decide Akron’s next mayor: Meet the candidates
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Current Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan announced in 2022 that he will not seek a third term, and all seven candidates are registered to run as Democrats.

I have a degree in political science and criminal justice, a minor in psychology, a minor in criminal justice and a certificate of applied politics from the University of Akron. During my time there, I interned with Sen. Sherrod Brown in the U.S. Capitol Building.Fifteen years of private sector experience with the same company. They did surveys, and I was with them until they closed during the pandemic.

The affordability of our city, the economy and housing are other issues of importance to our residents. I have a plan to lower the cost of living in our city. I will eliminate medical debt for thousands of city residents and make childcare more affordable. I will lower the cost of home ownership by working to reduce property taxes, freeze sewer rates and require developers to build affordable units in every new development.

There is more that will do, including making city government more transparent and accessible, city services more efficient, and justice more equitable. All these plans are explained in detail onMy combination of business, civic, legislative and administrative experience with the city is unmatched. It has prepared me to hit the ground running on day one and to lead our city into the future.

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