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 (10)(Development)
Commercial Demolition and Neighborhood Revitalization
Potential allocation for code enforcement and landscape assistance programs.
Housing Affordability and Homelessness Services
$300,000 allocated from HOME funds.
Real Estate Anti-Discrimination Charter Amendment (Section 100A)
Potential administrative costs for the Akron Civil Rights Commission if the charter amendment is approved by voters.
South Main Street 7-Eleven Rebuild
Private commercial investment replacing blighted structures in Firestone Park.
ARC Data Center Expansion and Street Vacations
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Cole & Sweitzer Apartment Development
Generates new property tax revenue and private investment in South Akron.
Innerbelt Master Plan Support
Grant-funded planning with future federal infrastructure funding needs and potential TIF district value capture.
Preservation of Historic Bowen School Building
Preservation costs and potential redevelopment expenses uncalculated.
Spring Hill Apartment Pest Infestations and Housing Conditions
Potential increased inspection costs and penalties for landlords.
Akron Zoo Pride of Africa Exhibit Expansion
Projected to increase zoo attendance past 500,000 annual guests and drive countywide economic growth; existing trees valued at approximately $142,000 in ecosystem services.
Decisions during term (28)
Recorded while Wilson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Economic Development Note Issuance
ORDINANCE amending/supplementing Title 15, Chapter 153, “Zoning Code”, Article 6 “Development and Area District Requirements”, Section 153.305 “Residence Requirements” of the Code of Ordinances, City of Akron, 2004 to amend residential lot…
Amendment to Ascot Urban Redevelopment Plan
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract or contracts with the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce to provide economic and neighborhood development, marketing and promotional services for the purposes of job…
ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an amendment to the purchase and development agreement between the City of Akron and Citi Center Development, LLC (“Developer”), or its nominee, regarding the CitiCenter Building located at 146 S. High…
ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an amendment to the purchase and development agreement between the City of Akron and Citi Center Development, LLC (“Developer”), or its nominee, regarding the CitiCenter Building located at 146 S. High…
ORDINANCE ratifying the actions of the Director of Public Service, or his designee, in entering into a contract or contracts with Wingfoot Rental & Development without publicly advertising for bids for the emergency repair of a water main…
ORDINANCE ratifying the actions of the Director of Public Service, or his designee, in entering into a contract or contracts with Wingfoot Rental & Development without publicly advertising for bids for the emergency repair of water mains…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to, if awarded, accept and expend grant funding from US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Project Funding for the East Copley District planning project
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to, if awarded, accept and expend grant funding from US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Project Funding for the Downtown Akron Main Street Project sponsored by…
Approval of Waste Management Development and Service Agreement
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development to enter into a contract or contracts with non-profit organizations, for the provision of Community Development Corporation (CDC) support in order to…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development to enter into a contract or contracts, after publicly advertising for bids and/or requesting and receiving Requests for Proposals, with Axess Family…
ORDINANCE authorizing a Conditional Use to construct a housing development at Exeter Road and Ericsson Avenue (PN 6762680); and declaring an emergency.
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development to enter into a contract or contracts with non-profit organizations, for the provision of Community Development Corporation (CDC) support in order to…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to negotiate, enter into, execute and deliver agreements and/or other documents in connection with the sale and development of approximately two acres of City-owned land, located at the…
ORDINANCE authorizing a Conditional Use to construct a housing development at Exeter Road and Ericsson Avenue (PN 6762680); and declaring an emergency. (Scheduled for Public Hearing May 18, 2026).
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to negotiate, enter into, execute and deliver agreements and/or other documents in connection with the sale and development of approximately two acres of City-owned land, located at the…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development, or his designee, to enter into a contract or contracts with non-profit organizations, for the provision of public services in order to carry out the…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development, or his designee, to enter into a contract or contracts with Let’s Grow Akron, Inc., for the purpose of operating the Akron Grows public gardening…
Voting record (3)(Development)
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Approval of Economic Development Note Issuance
Approval of Waste Management Development and Service Agreement
My main priority right now is to make sure that this facility is removed and nothing like it comes back to Betty Street area.