Ward 1 Council Member· 2025–2027
Fran Wilson
Akron
About
Fran Wilson's campaign focuses heavily on improving local government transparency, addressing the needs of Akron's Ward 1, and reforming exclusionary council practices such as the back-room appointment process. As a historic out-LGBTQ+ council member, her platform emphasizes inclusive representation and giving residents a stronger voice in city decisions.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyFran Wilson advocates for reforming the Akron City Council's back-room appointment process to ensure residents are not cut out of local government decisions.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 28
- Total speaking time
- 1:17:30
- Avg per meeting
- 2:46
- Segments
- 1278
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Top issues during term (5)(Business Jobs)
Downtown Akron Vitality and Construction Impacts
Generates new downtown tax revenue and supports local commercial occupancy.
Regional Job Creation and Tax Sharing MOU
Mitigates financial loss from inter-municipal business relocation through revenue sharing.
Highland Square Special Improvement District
$100,000 annual district budget funded via property assessments.
Ward 3 Disinvestment and Rausch's Market Recovery
Property loss and future redevelopment expenditures for affected commercial areas.
Highland Square Liquor Permit Objection
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Decisions during term (0)
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