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)(Environment)
Water Main Breaks and Lead-Free Infrastructure Progress
Average residential water bills will increase by about $5 per month, with infrastructure fees rising from $9 to $12.
Ward 5 Environmental Safety and Industrial Emissions
It's all funded by a $110K grant, meaning safer river tech without hitting local taxpayers in the wallet.
Consent Decree Fourth Amendment
Saves ratepayers approximately $300 million in capital construction costs.
Waste Management Transfer Station Redevelopment Agreement
25-year service contract valued at approximately $131 million, with $1 million in community benefits.
Urban Forestry and Tree Canopy Management
Funded through capital budget allocations and sewer capital funds.
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Wilson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to file applications and enter into an agreement or agreements with the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and with the Ohio…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Public Service or his designee, without the formality of publicly advertising for bids, to enter into a contract or contracts with ADS Environmental Services, LLC for the maintenance of flow monitoring…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to file applications and enter into an agreement or agreements with the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and with the Ohio…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to file applications and enter into an agreement or agreements with the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and with the Ohio…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to file applications and enter into an agreement or agreements with the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and with the Ohio…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to file applications and enter into an agreement or agreements with the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and with the Ohio…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to file applications and enter into an agreement or agreements with the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and with the Ohio…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor or his designee to accept, expend and enter into a contract or contracts with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding to support the…
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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