Mayor's Office
They are instrumental to the ongoing operation and success of the City of Akron and put forth a vision that all City departments work towards.
Mayor’s Cabinet
The Mayor is responsible for assembling a cabinet of dynamic, energetic, and talented leaders to run various City departments or initiatives. The Cabinet serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and work hand-in-hand with the Mayor. See the full Cabinet here.
Initiatives
Mayor Horrigan has outlined various short-term and long-term initiatives throughout his tenure. These initiatives span across various City sectors, and holistically work together to make a brighter, more prosperous Akron. Economic Investment Population Growth Revitalizing Akron’s Housing Stock Stewarding $145M in ARPA Funds Public Safety and Crime Reduction Investing in Akron’s public spaces Creating a more equitable City.
- Economic Investment
- Population Growth
- Revitalizing Akron’s Housing Stock
- Stewarding $145M in ARPA Funds
- Public Safety and Crime Reduction
- Investing in Akron’s public spaces
- Creating a more equitable City
About Mayor Daniel Horrigan
Daniel Horrigan was sworn in as the 62nd Mayor of Akron on January 1, 2016 and was elected for a second term which began in 2020. Since 1999, he has been a dedicated public servant to Summit County and the City of Akron. His family legacy, deeply rooted in Akron’s North Hill, and his experience as a public servant fuel Mayor’s unwavering commitment to move his hometown forward.
After earning a BA in Economics from Kent State University, Mayor Horrigan earned an education degree from the University of Akron. While obtaining his second degree, Mayor earned a living as a “curb boy” at the iconic Swenson’s restaurant. Recognizing an opportunity to give back to the North Hill community, he campaigned for and won election to Akron City Council’s Ward 1 in 1999, a position he held for nearly 8 years. Being a Councilman allowed him to first understand and harness the "power of listening.” In 2007, he became the Summit County Clerk of Courts, a job that made him responsible for collecting and distributing $120 million public dollars each year.
Now as Akron’s Mayor, he has developed his vision to move the City forward. With a core focus of growing Akron’s population again, he has been laser-focused on key areas of opportunity, including jobs and economic inclusion, improving infrastructure, investing in safety equipment and programming, uplifting neighborhoods and investing in public spaces.
Mayor Horrigan has focused on improving the lives of people in Akron. Some of his key accomplishments include passing the City’s first non-discrimination ordinance, creating an annual Healthy Equity Summit to address maternal and child health, and partnering with the United Way of Summit County to open the City’s first Financial Empowerment Center, aimed at addressing the financial needs of Akron’s working poor population.
As Akron continues to evolve from its roots as an industrial powerhouse, to a highly-creative and innovative center of excellence, Mayor Horrigan believes our greatest asset has remained constant, it’s our people. He believes this resource has fueled us in the past and will again prove to be the catalyst as we continue to move Akron forward together.