Government
The city is governed by an elected mayor and city council. There are six council positions representing the city's six wards and three at-large council positions.
The Massillon municipal court system serves all residents in western Stark county located in Lawarence, Jackson, Tuscarawas, Perry, Sugarcreek, and Bethlehem townships.
The Elected Officils of Massillon:
Mayor- Kathy Catazaro-Perry (D)
Massillon City Council
- President of Council- Glenn Gamber (D)
- Ward 1 Councilwoman- Sarita Cunningham-Hedderly (R)
- Ward 2 Councilwoman- Nancy Halter (R)
- Ward 3 Councilwoman- Andrea Scassa (D)
- Ward 4 Councilman- Tony Townsend (D)
- Ward 5 Councilman- Donnie Peters Jr. (R)
- Ward 6 Councilman- Ed Lewis (R)
- At-Large Councilman- Paul Manson (D)
- At-Large Councilman- Larry Slagle (D)
- At-Large Councilman- Milan Chovan (R)
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