City of Akron, Office of the Mayor, Roy L. Ray records, 1980-1983.

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City of Akron, Office of the Mayor, Roy L. Ray records, 1980-1983.

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This collection consists of the subject files from the office of the Mayor of Akron, Ohio during the administration of Roy L. Ray (1980-1983). Much of Ray's energies were focused on maintaining the city's finances during the recession of the early 1980s. Of note are the files relating to the economic development of the City of Akron; negotiations with the various city unions; the development of the Keep Akron Working, Incorporated; and Ray's activities in county, regional and national governmental organizations. It is organized alphabetically by subject and then chronologically.

19.25 cubic feet.

University of Akron, Bierce Library

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University of Akron, Bierce Library

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Ray, Roy L. 1939-

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Roy Ray spent much of his life serving the City of Akron. He began his career as a research analyst at the City of Akron Service Department in 1969. He became Deputy Service Director in 1971, moved on to Public Utilities Commissioner in 1973, became Budget Director in 1975 and then Finance Director in 1977. In 1980 he launched a successful bid to become Mayor of Akron, where he served until 1984. After losing his bid for a second term as mayor in 1983, Ray went on to campaign for and win a seat ...

Akron (Ohio). Mayor (1980-1983 : Ray)

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Roy L. Ray spent much of his career serving the City of Akron. He began his career as a research analyst at the City of Akron Service Department in 1969. He became Deputy Service Director in 1971 and was appointed Public Utilities Commissioner in 1973. Ray became Budget Director in 1975 and then Finance Director in 1977. In 1980 he launched a successful campaign to become Mayor of Akron, where he served until 1984. During his administration Ray oversaw economic development in downtown Akron, inc...