Sixty-five people are currently working hard to pitch solutions to Akron’s housing problems. They were selected as a representative cross-section of the city, meant to embody a metropolis home to people of all kinds. But who are the folks comprising Akron’s Civic Assembly?
These volunteers began meeting weekly March 14 and will do so until May 14..
This summer, the panel will publicly present its nobinding recommendations nonbinding on budget priorities, legislation and more to the city — which will issue its response this fall. By next winter, the city will issue its first update on the initiative. Beyond that, the city will provide updates on its progress implementing recommendations at least every six months over two years’ time…