Getting Ready for November

The Mayor of Akron Will No Seek Re-Election"After much consideration and self-reflection, I have decided not to seek a third term as the mayor of this great city," Horrigan wrote in an emailed statement. "My reasons are my own, and they are without regret."Get Registered to VoteThe deadline to register to vote in Ohio's upcoming election is Oct. 11 and early voting begins Oct. 12.Check out the Online Voter RegistrationIn order to cast a ballot, Ohio residents must be registered by Oct. 11, thirty days before the general election is held.To register, residents must meet these qualifications:Must be a U.S. citizen.Must be 18 years old or older on or before the Nov. 8 election.Must be an Ohio resident for at least 30 days prior to Election Day.Have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court.Have not been permanently disenfranchised for violations of election laws.For more information see this article in the Beacon JournalBW3 is Back in Downtown AkronIf you've missed some good wings, and good times with your friends (and didn't want to drive to Kent) BW3 (Buffalo Wild Wings) is back in downtown AkronThey are at the Corner of Exchange and S Mainhttps://bit.ly/BWWGoAkron349 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308(234) 542-8888 | Sun.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.mApplications for Civilian Oversight BoardApplications are now open for Akron's new civilian oversight board, a proposal from Mayor Dan Horrigan that City Council recently passed to oversee the city's policing policies and practices.The board will be composed of eleven members, six of whom will be appointed by Horrigan with Council's consent and five selected directly by Council. It will include at least one resident from each ward, as well as an attorney, an expert in the field of mental health, an expert in the fields of racial equity and social justice and an expert in law enforcement.Board members are recommended to complete optional training with the Akron Police Department's citizen academy and 40 hours of ride-alongs within their first year of service.Each board member will receive $100 per board meeting, hearing or City Council session that they are required to attend, but annual compensation paid to any member may not exceed $1,200.Another Shooting AkronA 58-year-old man was shot by a 22 year old man in the University Park Neighborhood.Full storySee the map of Akron Shootings.988 Suicide Prevention Funding On July 16, the federal government is requiring states launch a more robust and easy to remember 988 hotline with the aim of providing more capacity – costing $136 million for Ohio over five and a half years. Questions remain how that total cost will be covered.Full StoryInteractive Voter GuideIf you click on the first link below, you can provide your address and see a customized ballot with your local races and issues only. If you prefer to find your own races, scroll down lower on this page.2022 Election :Summit County Voter GuideVoting resourcesNovember election:What to know about Summit County voting, candidates, voting locations and moreMentioned in this episode:Akron Events CalendarFind out what is happening around town Akron Events CalendarStart Your Podcast TodayJoin the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks).  I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving).  Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge.  Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akronTell a Friend and Support the ShowDo you know someone who would enjoy the show? Tell them to go to Akron Podcast and Follow the show. You can also say "thanks" by visiting the link below to help keep the lights on.Support the Show