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)(Parks Rec)
717 Credit Union Park Roof Replacement
Expenditure for ballpark roof construction.
Summer Food Service Program for Children
Funded through municipal operating and partner resources to deliver thousands of meals.
Summit Lake North Shore Park Operations Agreement
The city will fund approximately 50 percent of the park's operating budget.
Firestone Park Tennis Court and Playground Improvements
$150,000 allocated from the 2026 park improvements budget, potentially offset by a $60,000 USTA matching grant.
Lane Field Safety and Youth Sports
Potential reallocation of park facility access or resources.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Wilson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.