Akron Mayor announces intent to introduce tenant RTC law
06/03/2025
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Ohio
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Legislation
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According to Ideastream Public Media, “Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is planning to introduce legislation for a three year right to counsel program later this month … which will provide legal representation to people facing eviction.” Commenting on the disruptive force of evictions on communities, the Mayor stated, “”Our amazing neighborhoods need more neighbors in them.”
The NCCRC has supported advocates in Akron, who went through a NCCRC training program.
