William V. Sherer II was elected Mayor of the City of Canton in 2023 and started his term on January 1, 2024. A lifelong resident of Stark County and having been born in Canton, Mayor Sherer graduated from McKinley High School in 1988 and the Ironworkers Local 550 Apprenticeship Training Program in 1992.
Since 1989, Mayor Sherer’s career began with the Ironworkers Local 550, where he served various elected and appointed positions, including Executive Training Director, Vice President, President, Business Agent, and Business Manager - the position he held until his election as Mayor. Prior to being elected Mayor, he also served the City of Canton as a member of the Income Tax Review Board, the Canton Community Improvement Corporation (CCIC) Board, and was the Canton City Council President from 2018 until his election as Mayor. Other positions held include serving as President of the Ohio Ironworkers Association, Board Member for the J. Babe Stearn Community Center, Vice Chairman of the Stark County Democratic Party, and Board Member of the Stark County United Way. He is also a member of the Jefferson Jackson Democratic Club and Canton Ex-Newsboys Association.
Mayor Sherer and his wife, Carrie, are proud of their three daughters and two grandchildren.