Chris Stoll for Barberton City Council

Vision for Barberton

Effective Government

Local government provides the services we depend upon in our daily lives: clean water, streets, safe neighborhoods, and so much more. However, recent changes in funding from federal and state levels, combined with rising inflation, require us to develop creative solutions for maintaining these essential services.

Cohesive Community

Division is all we see on the national news and social media, but we have a lot in common with our neighbors - most of us around here bleed purple. We must talk with our neighbors and hold each other accountable for making Barberton a better place to live and work.

Community Partnerships

Barberton is blessed with organizations that can help our community prepare for future growth. Our predecessors built this foundation through thoughtful investment. Now it's our responsibility to strengthen these partnerships and create new opportunities that will benefit generations to come

Growth Mindset

All the challenges Barberton faces are opportunities to remake our hometown for the better. If we start with the belief that we can improve, make bold changes, and learn from our inevitable mistakes, we will bring the magic back to Barberton.

Meet Chris

Chris Stoll has deep roots in Barberton, where his family moved here when he was 4 years old. Having grown up in this community, he understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities that shape our city.

With a Master's degree in Computer Science and experience founding multiple successful software companies, Chris brings both technical expertise and practical business knowledge to city leadership.

As a YMCA Advisory Board member, former Barberton Rotary Club President, BSA Scouts Leader, and Trustee of VFW Post 1066, Chris has consistently demonstrated his commitment to making Barberton a better place for all residents.

Chris and his wife Heather are proud parents of three grown sons and share their home with their two dogs, Raya and Ollie. You will often see them walking around Lake Anna with their dogs.

Leadership Experience

Community Service

Past Rotary Club President

Civic Engagement

YMCA Advisory Board Member

Military Service

Decorated Iraq War Veteran

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