said sharon frerichs. sharon...ran unopposed..however a number of write-in candidates made it a tight race. "i was beginning to get worried but it was about 20 mins after ten that i finally got the phone call that yes, i had one," said frerichs. many in the town of 1,500 are relieved she got that call..including assistanpolice chief...phillip torrey. sharon is very active within the city council and the police department. she's an advocate for the police department which is always nice to have," said phillip torrey, akron assistant police chief. sharon is a life long resident of akron....and says as mayor... her first projecwill be improving the sidewalks. her supporters....say they're looking forward to what the new mayor has to offer. "very excited and happy for the city," said joann ries. i think it's wonderful and i am very proud of her and she will do great for the town of akron, said" hollly st. pierre, frerichs' daughter. sharon will officially begin her mayoral duties on january first. reporting liv