Watch: Akron mayor reflects on first 2 years in office

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – On Jan. 1, 2024, Shammas Malik took the oath of office as the Akron’s 63rd and youngest-ever mayor.

Two years later, he said at times it has seemed like 20.

A former councilman and city lawyer, Malik said the reality of the last two years has not conflicted terribly with the challenges he expected when he assumed office…

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