Canton Community Improvement Corporation (CCIC)

Meetings

  • 9:30 am
  • 3rd Wednesday of every month
  • Canton City Hall 8th Floor Conference Room

Members

  • Thomas M. Bernabei, Mayor
    Ex-Officio
  • John M. Highman, Jr, Appointed City Official
    Ex-Officio
  • Chris Smith, City Council Representative
    Term Expires December 31, 2023
  • Greg Hawk, City Council Representative
    Term Expires December 31, 2023
  • Jeff Dafler, Chamber of Commerce Representative
    Term Expires December 31, 2023
  • Robert Thompson, Labor Representative
    Term Expires December 31, 2023
  • Emil Alecusan, Business Representative
    Term Expires December 31, 2023
  • John Mariol, Business Representative
    Term Expires, December 31, 2023
  • William Sherer II, Business Representative
    Term Expires December 31, 2023
  • Justin Hardesty, Non-Voting Member
    Term Expires December 31, 2023
  • Jason Scaglione, City Council Alternate
    Term Expires December 31, 2023

Membership Requirements

  • Two elected or appointed City officials
  • Two members of City Council
  • One representative from the Chamber of Commerce
  • One local labor representative
  • Three local business persons

Appointment Process

Members are appointed by the Mayor. Council confirmation is not required. 

Purpose/Duties

The sole purpose of the CCIC is to advance, encourage, and promote the industrial, economic, commercial, and civic development of the community.

Term Length

One Year

Compensation

Members serve without compensation

Authorization

Ohio Revised Code 1724.01-.11
City Ordinance 244/88