Fran will bring important representation to the Akron City Council!
Biography
Fran Wilson is a community organizer, restaurant server, and neighbor with Akron roots that are four generations deep. Fran is a former Akron Civil Rights Commissioner and a neighborhood organizer. They have attended council meetings for years, written a weekly newsletter on city issues, and ran for council in 2023. Fran has been tear-gassed while protesting, sued the city to establish protestor protections against police violence, has fought local anti-environment legislation, and has been vocal about the need for public participation in local government. Fran loves Akron and is ready to work hard for Akronites.