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CantonRep, 7 candidates want to serve at large on Canton City Council

Joe grew up in Green, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in educational administration and supervision from the University of Akron. He lives in Canton.

Joe works as a history teacher at Early College Middle School. 

Joe Cole previously served as a member of the Canton City Council. He was named to that position in 2010 and served for 3 years. 

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Supports the Gas Workers Union and advocates for stricter laws to protect workers from harassment.

- Supports the Gas Workers Union and advocates for stricter laws to protect workers from harassment.

Economy

Ballotpedia, Joe Cole (Stark County Commission, Ohio, candidate 2024)

Wants to address street and sidewalk conditions in "forgotten" neighborhoods. 

Advocates for more assistance for transportation issues.

- Wants to address street and sidewalk conditions in "forgotten" neighborhoods. 
- Advocates for more assistance for transportation issues.

Transportation & Infrastructure

- Wants more neighborhood police patrols. 

Public Safety

As of August 23, 2024, Joe Cole did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes Canton is not  "doing enough" to help serve local elderly populations and wants to partner with local organizations. 

Supports evening meetings in various locations to increase public attendance and oversight.

Supports evening meetings in locations around the county to increase public attendance and transparency.

- Believes Canton is not  "doing enough" to help serve local elderly populations and wants to partner with local organizations. 
- Supports evening meetings in locations around the county to increase public attendance and transparency.

Public Services

Healthcare

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Joe Cole

Joe lives in Canton. He earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in educational administration and supervision from the University of Akron.

Joe works as a social studies teacher at Early College Middle School. 

- Believes Canton is not  "doing enough" to help serve local elderly populations and wants to partner with local organizations. 

As of August 28, 2024, Joe Cole did not have a website or any information online.

Joe Cole served as a Canton city council member from 2010 to 2013.

Wants to address "the condition of streets and sidewalks in the 'forgotten' neighborhoods."

Advocates assistance with transportation issues.

- Wants to address "the condition of streets and sidewalks in the 'forgotten' neighborhoods."
- Advocates assistance with transportation issues.

Supports increasing police patrols in neighborhoods.

- Supports increasing police patrols in neighborhoods.

Supports partnering with area organizations to serve elder residents.

- Supports partnering with area organizations to serve elder residents.

- County commissioners are in charge of county renewal projects and maintaining the streets, roads, and public utilities. These projects try to improve the quality of life in the county, like increasing access to food or award grants to bring jobs. 
- County commissioners control budgeting and appropriations in the county. This means that county commissioners control what organizations and individuals receive the money from the county budget. 
- County commissioners have authority over government taxing and purchasing, and they hold the titles to all of the county property. 
- County commissioners in Ohio are typically elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Depending on your county, you may vote for the seat in your County Commission District, or all of them at-large. 

Member of the governing body for the county, has authority over taxing, budgeting, county property, and public services like utilities. 