Deputy Mayor for Integrated Development
City of Akron
, Akron
OH
James J. Hardy, MPH, serves as Deputy Mayor for Integrated Development at the City of Akron, Ohio. In this role, James manages all aspects of City development including urban planning and design, business retention and expansion, economic policy, downtown operations, recreation and parks, and elements of engineering. James is passionate about legacy cities, and the unique opportunities and challenges within them. When not at the office, James enjoys taking his two rescue dogs to the park with his wife, Chrissy, and children, Sophia and Will, or cheering on his beloved Cleveland sports teams.