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Meet Shammas:
Mayor Shammas Malik was sworn in as Akron’s 63rd Mayor on Jan. 1, 2024. He was born and raised in Northwest Akron, graduated from Firestone High School, and went on to attend The Ohio State University and Harvard Law School. He then began a career in public service, first serving as an Assistant Director of Law for the city, then winning a seat on Akron City Council.
As Mayor, he is focused on building a safer, stronger, and more equitable Akron for all of our residents. He is Akron’s youngest Mayor and first Mayor of color, and he has a bold vision for Akron’s future. Mayor Malik has a deep appreciation for the City of Akron and its residents and believes the best is yet to come for this powerhouse city.
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