Akron City Council received a progress report July 20 on how the city’s 171 capital projects, which will cost more than $341 million, are going. Capital projects are usually the big-ticket items in the city’s budget and typically include long-term investments in infrastructure that benefit the city for a long time. Operating budgets usually cover more day-to-day expenses, like rent, payroll and utility bills, among others.
Author Archives: Abby Cymerman
Contributing Reporter
An award-winning journalist with three decades of experience covering cities and schools, interviewing top executives of middle-market companies and bringing awareness to nonprofit organizations, Abby has always believed it is vital to share the stories of the Northeast Ohioans who make our community great. In addition to reporting for several local publications, she was managing editor of AkronLife magazine and associate editor of Smart Business. A lifelong resident of West Akron, she is a proud graduate of Firestone High School and Ohio University.
