July 1, 2024 •
Akron Ward 8 City Council Member Resigns
Ward 8 City Council Member James Hardy resigned effective July 1.
Hardy was elected in November 2023 but stepped down after his professional duties with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation expanded.
Council will have 30 days to appoint a new member and voters will select a permanent replacement for the position in 2025.
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