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Kristen Bates-Aylward,
Council President
City Council
330-489-3223
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• President Kristen Bates-Aylward
• Assistant Majority Leader James Babcock (At Large)
• Louis P. Giavasis (At Large)
• Crystal Smith (At Large)
• Darren Mayle (Ward 1)
• Brenda Kimbrough (Ward 2)
• Jason Scaglione (Ward 3)
• Chris Smith (Ward 4)
• Robert Fisher (Ward 5)
• J. Nate Cooks (Ward 6)
• Majority Leader John Mariol II (Ward 7)
• Richard Sacco (Ward 8)
• Frank Morris (Ward 9)
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General Information
The City Council office is open Monday through Friday of each week,
excluding holidays, from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M.
Located on the Plaza Level of City Hall, 218 Cleveland Avenue SW, with steps providing entrance from Cleveland Avenue SW, and a wheelchair - accessible ramp from Second Street SW.
Phone
330-489-3223
Email
James Babcock
Home: 330-454-4027
Mobile: 330-495-7202
Council Office: 330-489-3223
E-Mail:
Years In Office:
January 1, 2012 to Present
Current Asst. Majority Leader
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Education:
Graduate of Central Catholic High School
Attended Kent State University
Attended Hondrous College
Current Employer:
Realtor
Committees:
- Chairperson, Public Safety & Thoroughfares Committee
- Chairperson, Judiciary Committee
- Member, Annexation Committee
- Member, Parks & Recreation Committee
- Member, Personnel Committee
- Member, Rules Committee
Listing of Standing Committees of Canton City Council
Special Interests:
- Improving Quality of Life for the Residents of the City of Canton
- Help Restoring Neighborhoods
- Member of Knights of Columbus #341
- Member of V.F.W. 3747
- Member of American Legion #44
- Member of Jefferson-Jackson Democratic Club
- Member of Ex-Newsboys
- Member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Term Expiration: December 31, 2025
