Akron Public Schools Levy - News/Reminder - Akron Public Schools Kickoff for Issue 6

Reminder ― Akron Public Schools kickoff for Issue 6

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 ― Akron Public Schools Issue 6 campaign will kick off tomorrow, Thursday, October 12, with a 3:30 p.m. press conference at
Lock 3 in downtown Akron.

The Issue 6 kickoff is being held in conjunction with “Lights On Afterschool,” a nationwide campaign to illustrate outstanding after-school programs including Akron¹s own Perkins Activities Central and Akron After School. Hundreds of students, including marching bands and choirs, are expected to fill Lock 3 and participate in a variety of after-school activities ranging from relay races and golfing to tumbling and Mad Science.

Issue 6 volunteers will be on hand to register absentee voters and distribute information.

What's New?

1. Watch highlights from the Issue 6 kickoff at Lock 3.

2. View the "Our Schools Come First" video!

3. Download the Issue 6 Song!

4. Visit the Akron Public Schools levy blog site to read and post comments.

5. Print your own Issue 6 materials.

6. Get a ride to the polls! Several community groups offer free rides to the polls on Election Day. Contact The Chapel at 330/315-5520, the Urban League at 330/434-3101, the Wesley Temple at 330/434-5800 or the Summit County Democratic Party at 330/434-1311 for details.

7. See the list and map locations of Issue 6 billboards in the Akron area.

Rick Merolla, Treasurer, Citizens Committee, Akron Public Schools, 70 N. Broadway, Akron OH 44308