Special Meeting 8.31.2026

The Akron City Council held a special meeting on August 31, 2026, primarily to consider three ordinances proposing amendments to the city charter. Each ordinance was authorized for submission to the voters at the upcoming November 3, 2026, citywide election. The council unanimously passed all three ordinances, including one that enacts a new section 100A to extend anti-discrimination protections in real estate transactions to individuals with criminal histories, with specific exceptions for sex offenders and arson offenders. The council also clarified the ballot language related to this amendment to ensure voter understanding. No direct procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were discussed during this meeting.