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 (9)(General)
Municipal Surveillance Technology Oversight
Unknown costs related to increased digital data storage capacity for body camera footage.
tenant-landlord ballot issues
Property owners might face higher compliance costs, while tenants could potentially see shifts in their rental expenses or security deposit rules.
Residential Infrastructure and Sewer Maintenance Accountability
Potential long-term impacts on utility rates and municipal liability for sewer repairs.
leaf pickup
It shouldn't cost you anything extra, but keep an eye out so you don't get stuck paying for private cleanup if you miss the truck.
Immigrant Community Protections and Sanctuary City Discussion
Unknown impact on federal grant funding.
streetlight repairs
Your tax dollars are already supposed to cover basic maintenance like this, so waiting years for a fix just means you're paying for services you aren't actually getting.
streetlight maintenance
Prompt repairs prevent costly emergency callouts and potential liability claims from neighborhood accidents.
city prosecutor appointment
This leadership shuffle shouldn't shake up your taxes, as it's just a standard executive staffing change within the city's legal department.
State of the City address
While no exact price tags were dropped, the speech dictates how the city plans to spend its money and time this year.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Wilson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.