At-Large 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)

James Babcock

Canton

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 3
Total speaking time: 2:36
Avg per meeting: 0:52
Segments: 63

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Top issues during term (2)(Parks Recreation)

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Youth golf program lease

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pool operations

Taxpayers could face higher local taxes or fees if the city can't find a way to pay for major pool repairs on its own.

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