Akron City Council Screening Committee Announces Selection of New Ward 8 Council Representative

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Dr. Joan M. Williams

jwilliams@akronohio.gov or 330-375-2258

Published: 7-29-2024 

Akron City Council Screening Committee Announces Selection

of New Ward 8 Council Representative

Akron, Ohio, July 29, 2024 – At the Monday, July 29th Committee Meeting, the Screening Committee announced the selection of Bruce Bolden as their recommendation for the new Ward 8 Council representative.

Mr. Bolden served previously as Council representative for Ward 1 for six (6) years from 1991 – 1997. During his prior tenure on Akron City Council, he was the Chair for the Public Utilities Committee from 1992-97, Chair of the Public Service Committee from 1997-98, Vice Chair of the Budget & Finance Committee from 1991-97, and on the Public Safety Committee from 1992-96.  Additionally, Bolden was Council’s representative on Joint Economic Development Board for Bath, Copley, and Coventry Townships, and the mayor’s alternate and Treasurer for Summit Akron Solid Waste Management Authority Board.

Brue Bolden was selected from a pool of 20 applicants for the position. The information received from Ward 8 residents during a Town Hall held on July 11th, via emails, and the Ward 8 Neighbors’ Candidate Forum Exit Poll were utilized by the Selection Committee, comprised of Council President Margo Sommerville (Chair), At-Large Councilman Jeff Fusco, Ward 10 Councilwoman Sharon Conner, At-Large Councilman Eric Garrett and Ward 9 Councilwoman Tina Boyles, served to inform the interviews and selection process. Bruce Bolden emerged as one of the top 3 candidates recommended by the Neighbors of Ward 8.

“We are excited to have Bruce Bolden rejoin City Council as the Ward 8 Representative”, said Council President Margo Sommerville. “Bruce is an experienced public servant with a keen understanding of city government and a proven record of accomplishment which readies him to represent the residents of Ward 8 from day one. We have expectations as he commences this new season of public service.  We want to thank the Ward 8 residents for engaging in the selection process by sharing their thoughts at the town hall and providing the Exit Poll report from the Ward 8 Neighbors’ Candidates Form.

Council as a whole is scheduled to vote on Mr. Bolden’s appointment at the regularly scheduled Council meeting this evening, July 29th at 6:30 p.m.

 

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