Ward 7 Council Member· 2012-05-10 - 2027-12-31 (app.cantonohio.gov/council Years In Office: May 10, 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)
John Mariol II
Canton
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Traffic Safety Grant Acceptance and Police Funding
Acceptance of $44,144.90 in state grant funds matched with local police administration appropriations.
Public Health Nuisance Hearings
$7,049.52 in abatement costs certified to the Stark County Auditor.
Fair housing assistance grant
$400,000 total across housing, storefront, and public realm programs.
police misconduct lawsuit
Canton taxpayers could be on the hook for a $13 million payout, which might drain city funds and drive up insurance costs.
Firearms Discharge Penalties Amendment
Minor administrative and court costs.
Fleet Vehicle Purchase for Building and Recycling
Expenditure not to exceed $61,823.00 from the Building Code Fund.
In-house building department inspector
Salary cost not stated; expected to replace vendor spending.
Police Vehicle Purchase and Fleet Safety Concerns
$53,245 for a new Ford Interceptor vehicle.
Neighborhood Gun Violence and Safety
It keeps emergency medical costs down by preventing heat-related hospital trips.
WIC Program Staffing Appointment
The position carries an annual salary of $36,750.06.
police conduct
While no direct costs are mentioned yet, botched operations like this often lead to costly lawsuits that taxpayers end up funding.
Nursing leadership transition
Not specified on the agenda.
HIV prevention and emergency preparedness funding
An additional $75,000 in HIV prevention funds and up to $55,000 in preparedness grant dollars.
police misconduct
While no direct costs have been announced yet, botched police stops like this often lead to costly lawsuits paid for by taxpayers.
Public health laboratory equipment purchase
Up to $63,100 in capital funds for the diagnostic analyzer.
Building Code Department Trainee Program
Expansion of building code department personnel from eight to ten total positions to accommodate trainees.
Police Department Drone as a First Responder Program
First year is free, with subsequent years costing $99,997 annually, offset by potential grants.
Community Relations Commission Appointments and Unhoused Advocacy
Police Body-Worn Cameras Grant
$105,108 in grant funds offset by inter-fund advances.
Victims' Rights Enforcement and Education
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