Ward 9 Council Member· 2012-01-01 - 2027-12-31 (app.cantonohio.gov/council Years In Office: January 1, 2012 (continuous); ORC §731.03 (council terms of two years commencing the first day of January next after election; term ends December 31); 2026-2027 term per Council Rules of Procedure passed 1/5/26; term expires December 31, 2027)
Frank Morris
Canton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 16:05
- Avg per meeting
- 1:14
- Segments
- 212
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Top issues during term (20)
Integrated Harm Reduction Grant and Community Contracts
Spends opioid settlement funds per the Exhibit A contracts; amounts itemized there.
Millerton Street SE water main extension
Cost of the extension agreements not stated.
Community Reinvestment Area Tax Exemptions
Property tax revenue is exempted for the participating properties; amounts not stated.
2026 City Budget and Employee Compensation
Raises city payroll costs; total fiscal impact not stated.
Data Center Zoning and Community Concerns
None stated; potential future utility and tax implications.
$20 Million Private Water Line Replacement Project
Secures $1.35 million in grant funding and $1.65 million in zero-percent interest loans across both projects.
Faircrest JEDD Data Center Tax Abatement
Involves tax abatement terms associated with commercial economic development in the JEDD.
Civic Center Infrastructure and Lighting Improvements
Expenditure of $5,695.42 from the capital improvement fund.
Urban Tree Canopy and Climate Resilience
The plan aims to lower municipal and resident energy costs and open access to state and federal grant funds.
Residential Zoning Code Amendments
While this might eventually bring in tech tax dollars, it could also spike local energy costs or ding nearby property values if a massive data center pops up next door.
Certifying delinquent utility charges
Improves collection of delinquent utility balances owed to the city.
Municipal Annexation Areas (Broadway Ave & 36th St NE)
Generates municipal income tax revenue for the city.
Traffic Safety Grant Acceptance and Police Funding
Acceptance of $44,144.90 in state grant funds matched with local police administration appropriations.
City Hall HVAC Phase 2 & Energy Upgrades
Approximately $6.8 million financed over 15 years, plus a $175,000 design contract.
Public Health Nuisance Hearings
$7,049.52 in abatement costs certified to the Stark County Auditor.
Plain Local Schools bond issue
About $17/month ($203.35/year) for the average Plain Township homeowner if the bond passes.
Fair housing assistance grant
$400,000 total across housing, storefront, and public realm programs.
Food Protection License Fee Adjustments
Adjusts licensing fees for food service operations in Canton.
JEDD Board Appointments
None directly specified.
Chief Building Official Vacation Leave Incentive
Minor administrative impact associated with additional leave time for an incoming department head.
Decisions during term (204)
Recorded while Morris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Informal Resolution 1 — America 250 art panels
Ordinance 161/2026 — residential zoning code amendments
Ordinance 162/2026 — certify delinquent utility charges
Ordinance 163/2026 — climate action plan consultants
Adopt Ordinance 25 — lease of ~31.342 acres of city-owned property for youth golf
Suspend Rule 22A to add second readings of Ordinances 22-24
Motion to adjourn
Appointment to Perry Canton Faircrest JEDD Board - Pete Zahirsky
Appointment to Perry Canton Faircrest JEDD Board - John Fether
Purchase of Ford F-250 Truck for Building and Recycling (Ordinance 158/2026)
Vacation Leave for Chief Building Official (Ordinance 159/2026)
Excuse Council Member Bill Smuckler
Suspend Rule 22A for Ordinance 9
Suspend Rule 22A and Statutory Rules for Ordinance 8
Adopt Ordinance 156/2026 (Traffic Safety Grant)
Adopt Ordinance 157/2026 (Court Computer Fund Appropriation)
Informal Resolution 1: Recycle Center Asphalt Purchase Order
Informal Resolution 2: Police Interceptor Purchase Order
Ordinance 147/2026: Annexation Statement of Services for 4995 Broadway Ave
Ordinance 148/2026: Annexation Statement of Services for 1906 36th St NE
Voting record (36)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance 28/2026: Municipal Court AV Support Agreement
Ordinance 29 (Amended as 135/2026): Perry Township JEDD Appropriation
Ordinance 30 (Amended as 136/2026): General Operating Fund Appropriation
Ordinance 31 (Amended as 137/2026): Vacation of 17th St NW Portion
Adoption of Ordinance 25 (Ratification of City Hall Water Line Emergency)
Adoption of Ordinance 26 (Ohio Cash Property Soil Remediation)
Adoption of Ordinance 31 (Conveyance of Property to Canton Community Improvement Corp)
Adoption of Ordinance 32 (Codified Ordinances Inclusion)
Adoption of Ordinance 33 (May 2026 Supplement Distribution)
Adoption of Ordinance 34 as Amended (Navarre Road SW Trunk Sewer Project)
Adoption of Ordinance 35 (Harter Heights Water Main Change Order)
Adoption of Ordinance 115/2026 (Data Center Zoning)
Voted against because the city sat on the proposal for two years and the rules will not apply effectively to current projects underway.
Adoption of Amended Ordinance No. 73/2026 (Fair Housing Grant and Appropriations)
Adopt Informal Resolution 2: DMV Air Compressor Repair Purchase Orders
Expressed skepticism regarding the $40,000 cost compared to standard industrial compressor pricing.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 43/2026: Canton Climate Action and Sustainability Plan
Adoption of Ordinance No. 26/2026 (Water Reclamation Facility Maintenance Chief Hire)
Expressed objection to granting a newly hired employee 30 weeks of paid sick time (1,200 hours) upon arrival.
Passage of Ordinance No. 19 (Water/Sewer Annexation)
Passage of Ordinance No. 32 (Prosecution Legal Services Contract)
Passage of Ordinance No. 33 (US 62 & Harmont Intersection Design)
Ordinance No. 16/2026: Drone as a First Responder (DFR) Program Contract
Ordinance No. 17/2026: Stark County Public Defender Commission Contract
Ordinance No. 18/2026: Management and Non-Bargaining Classification Plan Amendment
Ordinance No. 19/2026: Canton Township Roadway Maintenance Agreement
Ordinance No. 20/2026: Burgess & Niple Professional Services Contract for Sewer Cleaning
Ordinance No. 21/2026: Lincoln Elementary Sewer Easements
Ordinance No. 22/2026: RMI Cement Change Order for 10th St NW Sidewalk Project
Adoption of Ordinance No. 29 (Building Code Classification Plan)
Adoption of Council Rules of Procedure (Informal Resolution No. 1)
Reinstatement of Rule 15 as Amended (Informal Resolution No. 6)
Believed the multiple amendments substantially changed the rule and should be sent back to committee.