At-Large Council Member· 2026-01-01 - 2027-12-31 (elected Nov 2025 seat vacated by Giavasis's move to President; listed on Council Rules 2026-2027; January 1, 2026 start; 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)

Joe Cole

Canton

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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 1
Total speaking time: 0:52
Avg per meeting: 0:52
Segments: 7

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Top issues during term (2)(Business Jobs)

high↓Jan 2026[1]

State Government Relations and Lobbying Contract

Cost of $5,000 per month, totaling up to $60,000 annually.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

SARTA Sales Tax Levy (Issue 4)

Sales tax increase of 0.10% generating local match funds for transit operations.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)

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