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 (17)(Public Safety)
Flock Surveillance Camera Pause and Oversight
Public Safety Staffing and Police Oversight Board Funding
Adjusts board compensation and allocates resources within public safety and oversight functions.
Federal Voting Rights Protection
Police Vehicular Pursuit Policy Review
Financial impacts include investigative costs, potential legal liabilities, and restitution recoveries.
Police Accountability and Oversight Board Appointments
Involves city expenditures on police settlements and use of force accountability initiatives.
Recovery Housing State Certification and Oversight
None directly to the city budget.
river safety tool upgrade
While the exact price tag wasn't shouted from the rooftops, safety upgrades like this usually come out of the city's parks or recreation budget.
Emergency Medical Services Equipment Maintenance
Expenditures for two new ambulances and medical equipment.
Stray Dogs and Animal Control Enforcement
Cost exceeds prior years, totaling approximately $1.5 million or more for animal shelter services.
Police Traffic Stops and Window Tint Enforcement
Police Union Social Media Post Controversy
Opposition to State Drag Ban (HB 249)
Stubbs Justice Center Facility Upgrades
Funded via municipal capital improvement appropriations.
Police and Fire Overtime and Staffing
Millions in annual overtime costs that require restructuring to align with permanent revenue streams.
Food Insecurity and Community Food Drive
Fire Department Promotional Testing
Over $180,000 for testing services.
public safety and heat response
It keeps emergency medical costs down by preventing heat-related hospital visits.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Wilson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.