WAYS TO STAY INFORMED
& SPEAK UP FOR
THE VALLEY 

STAY INFORMED 

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READ about the current issues we are working on here and spread the word.

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FOLLOW US on Facebook and Instagram.

Want a cool Preserve the Valley yard sign? They're free! Email to request one: signs.PTV@gmail.com

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT 

please note: we don't accept or solicit donations

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Volunteer to help us by emailing:  info@preservethevalley.com

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ATTEND AN EVENT

Here are some upcoming events. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for the most current information.

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• November 17, 2021 | 6:30 - 7:45: On Wednesday, November 17th, local community action group Preserve the Valley will host a presentation by Andy McDowell, Vice President of Western Field Operations for Western Reserve Land Conservancy, on the topic of land preservation options for private landowners. The presentation will begin at 6:30PM at the Towpath Tennis Club, 2108 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron. There is no charge to attend. All community members are welcome.

MAKE YOUR OPINIONS HEARD

Contact the city officials below to respectfully express your views:

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• Mayor Horrigan, Mayor@AkronOhio.gov

• Mayor Walters, mayor@cityofcf.com

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Akron City Council:

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Ward 1 - Nancy Holland, ward1@akronohio.gov 

Ward 2 - Phil Lombardo, ward2@akronohio.gov

Ward 3 - Margo Sommerville, President, ward3@akronohio.gov

Ward 4 - Russel Neal, ward4@akronohio.gov

Ward 5 - Tara Samples, ward5@akronohio.gov

Ward 6 - Brad McKitrick, ward6@akronohio.gov

Ward 7 - Donnie Kammer, ward7@akronohio.gov

Ward 8 - Shammas Malik, ward8@akronohio.gov

Ward 9 - Mike Freeman, ward9@akronohio.gov

Ward 10 - Sharon Conner, ward10@akronohio.gov

At-Large - Jeff Fusco, atlarge1@akronohio.gov 

At-Large - Linda Omobien, atlarge2@akronohio.gov

At-Large - Ginger Baylor, atlarge3@akronohio.gov

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City of Akron Planning Committee members. The Planning Committee makes decisions about rezoning:

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Jeff Fusco, At Large, Chair atlarge1@akronohio.gov

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Donnie Kammer, Ward 7, Vice Chair ward7@akronohio.gov

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Ginger Baylor, At Large atlarge3@akronohio.gov

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Tara Samples, Ward 5 ward5@akronohio.gov

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Submit A Letter to the Editor

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• Voice of the People (Akron Beacon Journal)  vop@thebeaconjournal.com

• Cuyahoga Falls News Press-                                                                                           www.mytownneo.com/news/20180927/submit-letter-to-editor/1

• WKSU   letters@wksu.org

• West Side Leader editor@akron.com

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There are many meaningful ways you can help us succeed in our mission.

Have an idea that’s not listed? Reach out and let us know.