Akron Mayor Malik talks gun violence, use of force in State of the City address

Akron Mayor Malik talks gun violence, use of force in State of the City address

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) - Since becoming the mayor of Akron in January 2024, Shammas Malik has faced challenges and controversial issues. A century after the first Goodyear blimp was launched in Akron, three of the iconic airships were overhead on Tuesday night as Malik delivered his second State of the City address at Lock 3 Park. He told the audience that the safety of the city's 187,000 residents is city hall's top priority.  "Our approach to publi…