DISCUSSION: NORTH CANTON CITY COUNCIL REJECTS "NAYSAYERS?"

Chronic complainer and former North Canton councilman Church Osborne (Democrat) is at it again - trying to stymie growth and progress in "The Dogwood City." (Link: The Repository)

Under the leadership of Mayor David Held and Daryl Revoldt (Council President), North Canton's council, at its last meeting, rejected Osborne's call to abandon its efforts to build up a capital fund to foster economic development in the city.

The STARK POLITICAL REPORT (The Report) likes to see citizen-activism but is not impressed with Osborne's activities. Held and Revoldt are commended by The Report for not adopting Osborne's demand. Revoldt has experience in economic development, having worked in this capacity in the Taft administration.

On 9-1-1, the Council decided to move forward with a resolution of support of Stark County's 9-1-1 centralization effort. What is notable about this move is that Council is willing to move forward notwithstanding some questions it has and in the face of previously published opposition of North Canton fire chief John Bacon.

North Canton City Council and Mayor Held listen to dissent and disagreement but do not become hung up in moving forward. "The Dogwood City" gets a STARK POLITICAL REPORT "tip of the hat."

The question: Is North Canton government deserving of a "tip of the hat?"