Akron’s 2026 proposed operating budget is expected to be voted on at the March 30 Akron City Council meeting, since it must be passed by March 31.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik proposed a $784.8 million operating budget for 2026 — that’s $13.8 million smaller than the budget that Akron City Council approved last year. It’s also $30.2 million smaller than the first budget the mayor pushed through shortly after coming into office two years ago.
Many open City of Akron jobs may not be filled as fast as they once were, if ever. The city may clamp down on overtime for firefighters and police officers. Akron drivers may again face automated traffic cameras and potentially costly speeding tickets…