Sommerville to leave Akron council, enter mayor’s cabinet
Akron city council president Marco Sommerville reacts to being interrupted by Ernie Tarle during a public hearing on speaking opportunities before Akron City Council in Feb. 2012 in Akron, Ohio. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)
Akron Public School superintendent David James (left) talks with Akron City Council president Marco Sommerville before the start of the Akron School Board during the board meeting in Oct. 2010, in Akron, Ohio. (Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal)
City Council president Marco Sommerville listens to Mayor Don Plusquellic press conference where the mayor announced that lay off notices will be given after a 48 hour period in Sept. 2009, in Akron, Ohio. (Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal)