Tara Mosley Weems Announces Run for Mayor of Akron 2027

Tara & George Carter

Former Akron City Councilwoman Tara Mosley Weems has officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of Akron in the upcoming May 4, 2027 election, entering the race with a message centered on experienced leadership, community accountability, and a renewed commitment to putting Akron residents first.

Mosley Weems brings more than a decade of elected leadership experience to her campaign, including ten years representing Ward 5 on Akron City Council. During her tenure, she developed a reputation as a consistent and engaged public servant, focusing on neighborhood revitalization, public safety, housing stability, government transparency, and expanding economic opportunity for city residents.

As part of her early campaign outreach, Mosley Weems also recently stopped by Akronhiphop.com to discuss this year’s Juneteenth celebrations taking place throughout Akron.

During the conversation, she highlighted the importance of Juneteenth as both a cultural observance and a community-building tradition, recognizing the role it plays in bringing residents together across generations and neighborhoods. The discussion also reflected her continued engagement with local media platforms and community voices that help shape public dialogue in the city.

Juneteenth celebrations in Akron have grown into a major annual tradition, featuring cultural events, education, music, food, and community programming that honor African American history and resilience while fostering unity across the city.

For Mosley Weems, the message is clear: her campaign is about returning focus to residents, strengthening neighborhoods, and ensuring Akron’s future is built on experienced and responsive leadership. Until next time, have some fun and get something done.

-Hiram Akeem

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