Friday, 27 January 2023 07:58

Akron Mayor's Race Heats Up Featured

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Democratic Mayoral candidate, Marco Sommerville opened a new campaign headquarters this week, at 1 Merriman Ave, and also launched a website: SommervilleforMayor.com.

Soommerville, who is currently Deputy Mayor for Intergovernmental Affairs, also hired former City Councilman, John Valle, as his Campaign Director.

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Deputy Mayor, Marco Sommerville

But Sommerville is not alone in his quest for the seat being vacated by current Mayor, Dan Horrigan, who is not running for re-election.

Other candidates include current City Council members Shammus Malik, and Tara Mosely, as well as local retail store manager, Joshua Schaffer, teacher and coach, Keith Mills, former WNIR radio host, Jim Isabella, and Summit County Council member, Jeff Wilhite.

To hear the interview WAKR Morning Show Host Ray Horner did earlier this week with Wilhite, click here.

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