Democratic boss steps down to challenge one of the last Republicans elected in Akron

The chair of the Summit County Democratic Party is stepping down to challenge one of the last elected Republicans in Akron.At-large Akron City Councilman Jeff Fusco will relinquish his title as party chair in an attempt to unseat Municipal Clerk of Courts Jim Laria.Laria was appointed to the nonpartisan position in 1997. He’s won election to stay there five times. On Wednesday, both candidates highlighted technology as a centerpiece in their campaigns.After learning that Fusco had announce