At-Large Council Member· At-large; elected Nov 2023 (current term starts Jan 1 2024 (city cycle: terms begin Jan 1 after the November election, per akroncitycouncil.org member pages); ends Dec 31 2027 but seat vacated early). Resigned effective March 31, 2026 (Signal Akron; Akron Beacon Journal guest column Mar 8 2026). Seat filled by council appointment Apr 27 2026 (Mark Greer).
Jeff Fusco
Akron
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 56:21
- Avg per meeting
- 5:38
- Segments
- 737
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Top issues during term (5)(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.
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.
Spring Hill Apartment Pest Infestations and Housing Conditions
Potential increased inspection costs and penalties for landlords.
Preservation of Historic Bowen School Building
Preservation costs and potential redevelopment expenses uncalculated.
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Fusco was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development, or his designee, to enter into a contract or contracts with ABJ Apartments, LLC for the renovation and adaptive reuse of property located at 44 E.…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a development agreement with Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. (the Developer) or its nominee providing for the sale and redevelopment of property located within…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a development agreement with Osborne Capital Group, LLC (the Developer) or its nominee, and Akron Initiative, LLC providing for the sale and redevelopment of property located…
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development or his designee to enter into a contract or contracts with 123 West Bartges LLC, for the acquisition and redevelopment of multi-family apartment…
Adoption of the 2026 Capital Investment and Community Development Program
Approval of Archwood Redevelopment Plan
RESOLUTION adopting the 2026 Capital Investment and Community Development Program, legally referred to as the Capital Investment Budget; and declaring an emergency.
ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development, or his designee, to enter into a contract or contracts with Crasi Homes, Inc. for the provision of public utility infrastructure connections in order…
Voting record (1)(Development)
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