Politics & Government

North Canton Chamber Endorses Issue 29 Passage

Chamber President Doug Lane said passage of Issue 29 will help ensure the safety of business members and the community

The has endorsed passage of Issue 29, the half-percent piggyback sales tax.

β€œThe Chamber knows our business members and our community need to feel and be safe and the small price, paid by local consumers and out-of-town visitors, will ensure efficient and safe operation of the Stark County Jail as well as continue the excellent work of our state-recognized county judicial system,” said Chamber President Doug Lane following the vote of the Chamber board.

The North Canton Chamber joins theΒ Alliance,Β Canton, Jackson-Belden and Massillon Chambers and the North CantonΒ City CouncilΒ and North Canton City Schools Board of Education in endorsing passage of the issue.

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