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City Council consists of nine part-time members, six of whom are elected on a ward basis, two are elected at-large and one is elected as Council President. City Council persons are elected to four-year terms and are responsible for carrying out the legislative function of government.
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2025 Barberton City Charter

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Schedule of Meetings

Committee of the Whole Meetings

1st and 3rd Mondays of the month immediately following Committee Meetings which begin at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

Regular Legislative Meetings

2nd and 4th Mondays of the month immediately following Committee Meetings which begin at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.
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Ward Maps

The ward map shows approximate boundary locations, for precise boundaries please refer to Ordinance 7-2013.

Need to know which ward you are in? You can view the ward map and then search for your address to see in which ward it falls.

Contact Us

City Council Office
Physical Address
576 W Park Avenue
Room 106
Barberton, OH 44203
Phone: 330-848-6662

Laura Ries-Price
Clerk of Council
Email Laura
Phone: 330-848-6662
Hanah Ramsey
Law – Public Records Clerk
Email Hanah
Phone: 330-848-6662

Shorter Griffin
President
Email Shorter
Phone: 330-753-5414

Chris Stoll
At-Large
Email Chris
Phone: 330-800-6151

Julie Miller
At-Large
Email Julie
Phone: Coming soon

Jennifer Hager
1st Ward
Email Jennifer
Phone: 330-844-4704

Bryan Poorman
2nd Ward
Email Bryan
Phone: 330-564-6074

Current Vacancy
3rd Ward
Email: Coming soon
Phone: Coming soon

Emily Beck
4th Ward
Email Emily
Phone: 330-620-6826

Rebecca Gearhart
5th Ward

Email Rebecca
Phone: 330-328-8619

 

Monte Harris
6th Ward

Email Monte
Phone: 234-350-7472

 

Clerk of Council

The Clerk of Council is a part-time position and is responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of City Council. These administrative functions include keeping and maintaining an accurate record of the proceedings of Council and of its committees, retaining and preserving all laws and ordinances of the City, as well as, other duties that Council may require. 

Hours: Monday – Thursday 

8am – 12pm