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Akron voters approve Issue 13, enhance police oversight power

Four years after Akron voters amended the city charter to create a civilian police oversight system, nearly 58 percent of them again used their ballots to pass Issue 13 and strengthen how it operates and to give it increased authority to potentially influence Akron Police Department operations.

by Doug Brown November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Public safety and its entwinement with public health are top concerns for Akron residents, affecting their everyday well-being and their ability to thrive and feel safe in their community. We’ll dig deep into issues such as criminal justice, gun safety, climate change and resiliency, among others, all with an eye toward solutions.

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