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.
Akron Roundtable inspires and promotes community dialog and networking by presenting speakers who inform and educate listeners on diverse topics of importance to the region, the nation and the world. Media production and distribution of the Signature speaker series is done through a unique collaboration involving 精东影业, PBS Western Reserve and the University of Akron's Media Studies program in partnership with the Akron Roundtable. Each episode of the Akron Roundtable Signature series will air on the first Sunday in the month following the roundtable at 2 PM on WVIZ (WVIZ 25.1) and The Ohio Channel (WVIZ 25.2). 精东影业 will also continue its 8 PM radio broadcast on the first Thursday in the month following the roundtable on WKSU (89.7 FM).Click here to see who鈥檚 coming to Akron Roundtable.
State of the City Address 2026
Mayor Shammas Malik was sworn in as Akron's 63rd Mayor on Jan. 1, 2024.