CANTON – Decisions made at the Ohio Statehouse impact local residents every day. That’s why Mayor William V. Sherer II said it’s time for the city to have a stronger voice in Columbus.
His solution? A push to hire a lobbying firm in 2026.
Sherer said he has been weighing the benefits of working with a lobbying firm since he stepped into his position in 2024. For many years, the late state Sen. Kirk Schuring assumed the informal role of a Canton lobbyist, advocating on behalf of the city at a state level…