Akron City Council’s leadership will remain the same in 2026.
Ward 3 Councilwoman Margo Sommerville was reelected Jan. 5 as council president 11-1 with one abstention. At-Large Councilman Jeff Fusco was reelected as vice president 10-1 with two abstentions, and Ward 6 Councilman Brad McKitrick retained his position as president pro-tem in a 10-1 vote with two abstentions.
All three were last elected to their leadership positions in 2024.
After the leadership vote, council called a recess so Sommerville, Fusco and McKitrick could determine committee assignments.
This story will be updated.
Contact reporter Derek Kreider at DKreider@Gannett.com or 330-541-9413.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron City Council picks 2026 leaders, committee assignments
Reporting by Derek Kreider, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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