May is also Jewish American Heritage Month! Let's celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the city of Akron. 💙✡️

Akron’s Public Art Commission (APAC) is seeking designs from the public to display on traffic light control boxes. APAC is inviting Akron residents of all ages to submit designs that represent the character, history, and spirit of Akron. Learn more: ayr.app/l/HafA

Proud to welcome Ohio Dept of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks and other ODOT Regional staff to Akron to tour the Innerbelt & share plans to improve this space. While we are still in the beginning stages of this process, I'm excited to be taking steps in the right direction.

Today, I joined Love Akron and pastors from around the community at the annual National Day of Prayer event. I’m happy to join in celebration as we praise together and bond over a powerful connection in faith.

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The Summit Youth Employment Program has jobs for 16-18 year olds in advanced manufacturing, business, entrepreneurship, early childhood education, healthcare, marketing, travel and tourism and more while earning $15/hour! Apply today. ayr.app/l/SGnM

Exciting behind-the-scenes update from the construction of City of Akron Recreation and Parks' Ed Davis Community Center! This project is currently on schedule and on budget, with a projected opening date to be sometime in September. I can't wait to see the completed project!

Earlier today, I had the pleasure of joining councilwoman Tina Boyes & Better Kenmore CDC Executive Director Josh Gippin at the ribbon cutting for new Kenmore Blvd sings. I'm thrilled to see collaborative projects involving city staff & the community. Excited for Kenmore's future!

I arrived to the office today and my Executive Assistant Teresa Lloyd surprised me with this banner. Thank you to everyone who sent their congratulations and well wishes on my engagement! While Paris was fun, I'm happy to be home and back to work in the city I love!

Visit summitreworks.com/recyclingdays for more information. Please contact ReWorks with any questions about this event or any other ReWorks’ services.

Today is the first day of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌺 Let's celebrate our diverse roots and stories that enrich our community.

Mayor Malik and his girlfriend Alice Duey got engaged this weekend in Paris and are very excited to share the news with the community. Congratulations Alice and Mayor Malik! 💍🎉

This week, we're resurfacing a few streets in wards 6 and 10! If you don't see your street on the list this week, stay tuned for the upcoming weeks. We've got a lot of roads to cover, Akron, so please be patient. You can view the full list here: ayr.app/l/Fr2U

Akron City Council is following up on its Pilot Doorbell Camera Safety Program & expanding camera distribution to all Akron residents in phase 2. Starting Wed, May 1, residents can apply for their free camera here: ayr.app/l/Y5FG.

🌳Happy Arbor Day, Akron! 🌳This morning, My Director of Sustainability & Resiliency Casey Shevlin, members of our City Service Department, members of Akron City Council, and the Akron Tree Commission gathered at Kerr Park to plant a new tree in commemoration of the holiday.

The City of Akron is seeking feedback on the next phase of the Rubber City Heritage Trail! There will be a public meeting held next Tuesday, April 30 from 5-7 pm at The Well CDC. Learn more: ayr.app/l/iEfS

This Sunday, you and your family can celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month early at Downtown Akron Partnership's South Asian Celebration! Learn more: tinyurl.com/4zkrwk37