Katie Wise

This strategic plan outlines Canton City Public Health's commitment to improving the overall health of the community through a robust performance management system. The plan details the organization's approach to monitoring and assessing progress toward identified goals, objectives, and desired community health improvement outcomes. A key focus is on continuous quality improvement, including a dedicated QI plan, committee, and projects, to ensure the provision of high-quality services and programs.

The council conducted a public hearing regarding the annexation of territory for Assistant Still Corporation to Ward 5. The council also adopted several resolutions, including one congratulating a resident on their 100th birthday, and others authorizing purchase orders for office equipment and for the East Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additionally, the meeting featured a significant public comment session in which speakers advocated for increased police accountability, greater transparency in police operations, policy reforms, and a shift in municipal funding priorities from policing toward community support and student programs.

The council meeting involved the adoption of several ordinances, including amendments to personnel classification plans and appropriation schedules. Key legislative actions included approving an annexation agreement with Plain Township, authorizing grant fund acceptances for the police department for criminal justice services and bulletproof vests, and entering into a professional services contract for a water and sewer rate study. Additionally, the council approved a final change order for water service shop renovations, authorized an amendment to management services agreements for city facilities, and addressed the certification of unpaid charges for city building and code enforcement services. Public testimony regarding city resource management and potential risks of data centers was also noted.

The Board of Control approved several items, including a contract amendment with the Greater Stark County Urban League extending the expenditure deadline for CDBG funds, and a professional services contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for a rate study. Additionally, the Board approved change orders for the Water Department Service Shop Addition and Renovation Project, the City Hall Air Handler Replacement project, and the 2024 Turbine Service Pump and Well Maintenance Program.

The council meeting featured public comment sessions addressing concerns about police conduct, the implementation of officer body cameras, and racial equity. Legislative actions included the approval of Resolution No. 27 regarding funding for Fire and EMS continuing education. The council also reviewed and passed ordinances concerning the appropriation of funds to cover banking service fees impacted by the pandemic and authorized a legal settlement regarding the dissolution of the D. Ketterer law firm.