Welcome to Canfield Township

Canfield Township is a semi-rural community located in the center of Mahoning County in Northeast Ohio. It embraces country style living while offering the perfect balance of residential and commercial growth. The Township is about 20.96 square miles, has a population of approximately 9,245 residents and is part of the Canfield Local Schools system.

Canfield Township is governed by a Board of three Trustees, a Fiscal Officer and a Township Administrator. The Board of Trustees of Canfield Township believes being a Trustee is the most personal form of any government. Township administration is known across the country as the grass root government of America. In addition to all budget decisions, the services provided include the maintenance of township roads and ditches, strict zoning, fire protection through the Canfield Fire district, police services through the Mahoning County Sheriff's department, street lighting districts plus care of the township cemetery and the township park. The elected trustees fill their offices on a part-time basis, but are always available and ready to meet the individual needs of the community.

This website was created to provide general information on all services provided by Canfield Township including meeting dates, meeting minutes and easy connection to your elected officials.