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Canton City Council approves downtown police substation lease over public objections
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 18 to lease the first floor at 309 Court Avenue NW for a downtown police substation (lease cost for 2025 stated as $27,156.25; $151,000 over five years), overriding multiple public speakers who criticized the timing, transparency, and cost; vote was recorded 9–2.
Council voted to adopt Ordinance 18 on the lease for a downtown police substation, approving a five‑year agreement for the first floor of 309 Court Avenue NW despite sustained public opposition about timing, cost and transparency. Leader Mariel moved to adopt the ordinance; the roll-call vote recorded nine ayes and two nays and the ordinance was declared adopted.
Supporters described the lease as a hub for foot and bike patrols and outreach work that would connect people experiencing homelessness with services. A presenter summarized the financial terms provided to council: rent for 2025 of $27,156.25, with an expected 3 percent annual increase and a total lease cost cited in discussion as approximately $151,000 over five years; utilities were stated to be included in…
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