There has never been, and will never be, another Rich Swirsky. Author: Ryan Haidet Updated: 6:27 AM EDT May 27, 2021
AKRON, Ohio The city of Akron is mourning the death of Ward 1 Councilman Rich Swirsky. He passed away Wednesday after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia, according to a press release from Akron city officials Thursday morning.
“This week, Akron lost a once-in-a-generation advocate for inclusivity, justice, and neighborhood stability as well as a father, husband, teacher, mentor, coach and friend,” the press release said.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan offered the following statement on Swirsky’s death:
Akron’s source-of-income discrimination proposal could make housing accessible for hundreds of Akron-area voucher holders Robin Goist, cleveland.com, cleveland.com
AKRON, Ohio – Akron’s proposal to bar landlords from discriminating against tenants based on their lawful source of income could make housing accessible for hundreds of Summit County families who have a housing voucher but can’t find a unit, the housing authority told City Council on Monday.
At any given time, about 350 to 650 people with a Housing Choice voucher are looking for housing in the Akron area, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Deputy Director Debbie Barry told the Housing and Neighborhood Assistance Committee.