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Ryan is originally from Barberton. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Akron. 

Ryan previously worked as an administrative clerk for the Summit County Fiscal Office.

Ryan Shank's campaign for county council member in District 7 is his first run for public office.

Supports rebuilding Summit County's economy and investing in job creation.

- Supports rebuilding Summit County's economy and investing in job creation.

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Advocates for investing in infrastructure that prevents damage from extreme weather events, including "permeable pavement to reduce runoff and water accumulation, expanded sewer/storm drain system to better reduce flooding, stronger building and zoning codes to protect homes from being put at risk, and reinforcing our power grids."

- Advocates for investing in infrastructure that prevents damage from extreme weather events, including "permeable pavement to reduce runoff and water accumulation, expanded sewer/storm drain system to better reduce flooding, stronger building and zoning codes to protect homes from being put at risk, and reinforcing our power grids."

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Housing & Urban Development

Supports legalizing recreational marijuana.

- Supports legalizing recreational marijuana.

Public Safety

Advocates for affordable features such as polluted stormwater filtration systems and green spaces in Summit County.

- Advocates for affordable features such as polluted stormwater filtration systems and green spaces in Summit County.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to address food insecurity by coordinating with local organizations.

- Plans to address food insecurity by coordinating with local organizations.

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Ryan Shank

- There are 11 people elected to the County Council. The County Council creates county laws and decides things like the rates of property and sales taxes, zoning rules, and economic development programs.
- County council members are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget, which determines how much funding goes to public services, such as law enforcement, health departments, road repair, and county building maintenance.
- Members are elected to 4-year terms in partisan elections. This position only exists in Cuyahoga and Summit counties. 
- In Cuyahoga County, members have a salary of around $60,000 and each member is elected from a district. 
- In Summit County, members have a salary of around $31,000. There are 8 districts represented by specific members each and 3 members are elected at-large.