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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Canton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Urban Tree Canopy and Climate Resilience
The city is incorporating a new Climate Action and Sustainability Plan into its comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and position Canton for grant funding.
$20 Million Private Water Line Replacement Project
Council advanced legislation to accept $1.5 million in OPWC grants and zero-percent loans for water main and sewer improvement projects in the Mount Vernon and Croydon/Brookpark areas.
Perry Township Water Service and Annexation Impasse
The city passed a new rule requiring properties outside Canton city limits to agree to future annexation if they want to hook up to city water and sewer lines. Real estate agents and township residents warned that this could create legal conflicts with existing 50-year JEDD agreements and cause major hurdles when selling homes.
Environmental Health Study
The state is currently studying Republic Steel's health impacts in Canton, which could soon change our local air quality rules. Keep an eye on this if you care about breathing clean air and how local industry operates.
Water Utility Dispute
Canton might cut off new water hookups for Perry Township, which could seriously slow down home building and new development in the area. If you live or want to build out there, this threatens to stall growth and housing projects.