Category: Akron Politics
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Jesus? Or The Inspector?
The Inspector Is Taking Pictures Of Our Village right now. I guess my question is: WHEN IS IT EVER APPROPRIATE TO CARE FOR THOSE IN NEED? Immigrants? Asylum Seekers? Addicts? Homeless people? I mean was that story all us Christians learned about the Good Samaritan just a feel-good kid’s story? Was Jesus caring for lepers…
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My position on eliminating the need for a concealed carry permit in Ohio
I think I’m a fan of removing the requirement for needing a permit to carry a concealed gun that is coming to Ohio in June. It gives low income people access to this ability. They still have to pass the background check. THAT SAID, I believe a lot of people deeply misunderstand what “stand your…
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I Need You To Believe
Do you ever think that maybe it wasn’t God who made us in his image, maybe it was US that made God in OUR image? As I run for mayor over the next year I have made a pact with myself to try to be as positive and hopeful as I can possibly be. At…
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I Will Enact Affirmative Action As Mayor of Akron Ohio
The systemic, flagrant, crushing racism SPECIFICALLY against Black people in Akron Ohio is baked into our very DNA. We’ve been racist since the beginning. Because of that, we have a HUGE amount of unwinding and healing to do to help our Black Akron neighbors even begin to start in a place of equality with everyone…
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Dan Horrigan Believes Democrats that Care About Things Are Communists.
This is what City of Akron, Ohio – Mayor’s Office thinks of Democrats that care about things like fresh air, equity and justice, livable wages and affordable housing. COMMUNISTS!!! That’s from this article:https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/03/16/ohio-big-city-mayors-kept-active-text-message-commentary/9441788002/ This election is mine to lose. That’s all I have to say. This guy should be SO easy to beat. But because…
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City of Akron’s Budget Was $8.5 million SHORT!
The City of Akron can’t even balance their budget without the bailout of the ARPA funds.
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Truth To Power Is As American As It Gets
There is a good article today in the Beacon Journal about working at the Romig Road Amazon warehouse. I personally know several people that work there. They all have said they like it. They all said they like the 3 12 hour shifts they work a week. That allows them to work another job. They…
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Focusing on Black Akronites will be at the cornerstone of my administration as Mayor of Akron.
This video is in response to this Akron City Council video: https://youtu.be/PAH28HQr10U?t=2292 Together we can make Akron a just and equitable city for ALL Akronites. You must vote in the Akron Mayoral Primary in May 2023.
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Akron Councilman Russ Neal at City Council Being Accused of Creating an Unsafe Workplace.
The photo is a quote from Pastor Gregory Harrison on the accusations that Councilman Russel C Neal Jr created an unsafe workplace (while only ever meeting on Zoom) for 6 women. Councilman Neal doesn’t even know who these women are. I’ve linked to all of public comments from this Akron City Council meeting below. I…
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Like Rats Off A Sinking Ship – Dan Horrigan’s Sinking Administration
What is going on with the city of Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan’s administration? They are jumping overboard like rats off a sinking ship. These people have left so far: Police Chief Kenneth Ball Director of Neighborhood Assistance John Valle Deputy Mayor for Integrated Development James Hardy and yesterday, 2 people left with no other job…
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My Thoughts On Terri Heckman’s Retirement as CEO of the Battered Women’s Shelter.
Terri has an article in the Akron Beacon Journal on her retirement entitled “‘How do you replace her?’ Terri Heckman retiring as leader of two victim agencies.” You will find that the Beacon often writes fluff pieces about corporate insiders. If the Beacon is still around when I die I guarantee their coverage will not…
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This is why no one is going to jail these days
I’ve had some friends that I was sure were going to jail. The cops show up, they are taken away on warrants. And the next thing you know… They are back. Well, it turns out there is no room at the inn. These are what each level felony is: FELONY OF THE FIRST DEGREE First…
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How I feel about some political issues
I just filled out a form that asked me a bunch of political questions. I thought they were interesting. I’ve posted my answers here if you are interested in knowing where I stand on certain things:
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The Akron Uprising Is Coming
A Print Newspaper For The People Of Akron The truth of Akron is that for decades it has been run by puppets of the corporations that use Akron tax dollars to make themselves incredibly rich. We can end this. Revolutions are won through the dissemination of information. People have been killed by cruel governments for…
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Me Reacting to Russell Brand Reacting to Jon Stewart on CNN
The only way we are going to have meaningful change in this country and the world is if we can talk about nuanced topics for what they truly are.
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Where Akron’s New Police Chief, Stephen L. Mylett, Came From:
Where Akron’s New Police Chief, Stephen L. Mylett, Came From: BELLEVUE WASHINGTON In 2006, Bellevue was rated one of the 25 safest cities in America, based on the per-capita incidence of violent crime. According to a 2018 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $113,698. The racial makeup of the city…
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My Letter to Akron City Councilwoman Margo Sommerville
Akron City Councilwoman Margo Sommerville asked me to call her today because she felt I was being too negative. I tried to reach out to her but I couldn’t get her. This is what I wrote to here: Hi Councilwoman. I tried you a couple times this morning. But your mailbox is full. I really…
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Akron Mayor Finance Contribution Limits
These are the finance summaries that I think pertain to running for Akron mayor. Seriously consider running for Akron mayor. I’m running and so should you. The election is in 2023.
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The Attack On Homeless People In Akron Ohio
I put this information together in a post on Facebook but thought I’d organize it all here for future reference. First, I posted this document showing the housing code violations the Houseless Movement house has recently acquired. For the record, we received this notice earlier. My official response on social media was: Dear City of…
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Rents are skyrocketing in Akron
I just saw this article come over: Rising rents and lots of competition as pandemic eases in Akron In Greater Akron, where the cost of living is about 10% lower than the U.S. average, median rent in March 2021 was $960, up 6.1% from 12 months earlier, Stessa said. We already have the highest…