Council President· 2026-01-01 - 2027-12-31 (Council Rules of Procedure 2026-2027 lists him President of Council; 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)
Louis P. Giavasis
Canton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 5:20
- Avg per meeting
- 0:46
- Segments
- 160
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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 Giavasis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.