Shammas Malik update!  Shammas won a seat on the Akron City Council on November 5^th, 2019!

"Folks - we won the election! I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to serve my community on Akron City Council.

I want to express my deep and profound appreciation for the kindness of so many people over the last year. For the rest of my life, I’ll never have to worry about falling into cynicism, because I’ll always be able to hold on to these moments. This campaign has centered around a belief in something bigger than ourselves, and our collective ability to shape our surroundings into a stronger and more equitable community.

You have likely heard me talk about my mom and how she found joy in life through serving others. That idea and her example mean so much to me. In all of the work to come, in moments of happiness or frustration, I look forward to focusing on that joy, as we all try to do our best for each other."