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Ward 8 Council Member

[karl kraus]

Karl "Butch" Kraus, Jr.

Address:
5315 Loma Linda Lane
Canton, OH  44714

Home 330-494-8512
Council
Office		 330-489-3223

E-Mail:
karl.kraus@cantonohio.gov

 

Years In Office: January 1, 2006 to present
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Education: 1967 Graduate - McKinley High School
Current Employer: Retired - Canton City Street/Sewer Department
Committees: Chairperson - Public Safety & Thoroughfares
Member - Public Property Capital Improvement
Member - Sidewalk & Street Light Committee

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Special Interests:
  • Life-long resident of Canton & 20 year 8th Ward Resident
  • Currently working on completing 3 major sewer projects in Ward 8
  • Installation of 4 new retentions basins
  • Update curbing program
  • Increase neighborhood police protection
  • Update City parks located in Ward 8
  • Work closely with Ward 8 neighborhood associations
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    Membership & Public Service:
  • Past President, AFSCME Local 2937
  • Past legislative Coordinator, AFSCME
  • Past President, Plain Center Estates Association
  • Member, Stark County Regional Planning Commission
  • Member, Canton Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, City/County Affairs Committee
  • Member, Stark County Neighborhood Leadership Council
  • Member, Canton Ex-Newsboys
  • Trustee, Jefferson Jackson Club
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    Term Expiration: December 31, 2009

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