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**Mayor Malik Hosts Townhall on 2025 Operating Budget**

AKRON, OH - Mayor Malik, alongside his Cabinet, will host a townhall event on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at East CLC, located at 80 Brittain Road. The event will provide an overview of the proposed 2025 operating budget and offer Akron residents an opportunity to participate in small group discussions with city officials.

A short presentation will kick off the evening featuring remarks from Mayor Malik, Finance Director Steve Fricker, and Deputy Finance Director Mike Wheeler. The presentation will outline the proposed budget and its focus areas: Public Safety, Core City Services, Strategic Initiatives, and Fiscal Responsibility.

Following the presentation, attendees will break into small groups to discuss each of these key budget priorities. Residents can share their input, ask questions, and engage directly with Cabinet members and staff specializing in these areas. Participants may choose to move between groups to cover multiple topics or stay within one group for an in-depth discussion.

This townhall is part of an ongoing effort to engage the community in fiscal planning and decision-making. For more information about the event, visit https://bit.ly/4ir99gP.

Source: Akron Police

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Akron

Akron, OH

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