As the city waits to hear whether Mayor Shammas Malik appoints Acting Chief Brian Harding as the next permanent chief of the Akron Police Department, the applications of the two finalists, Harding and Deputy Chief Jesse Lesser, provide a glimpse into each candidate’s perception of their qualifications. Signal Akron submitted a public records request to the […]
Author Archives: Doug Brown
Government Reporter (he/him)
Doug Brown covers all things connected to the government in the city. He strives to hold elected officials and other powerful figures accountable to the community through easily digestible stories about complex issues. Prior to joining Signal Akron, Doug was a communications staffer at the ACLU of Oregon, news reporter for the Portland Mercury, staff writer for Cleveland Scene, and writer for Deadspin.com, among other roles. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Hiram College and a master’s degree in journalism from Kent State University.
