Ashford: Mayor has record of bias
"Toledo's African-American community is frustrated with the city, at least one black minister is praying for the city, and Councilman Michael Ashford says Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has a record of...
View ArticleWhat are "At Large" councilmen for?
What is the position of At Large councilman for? What do they do for me as a citizen? Is it proper that there are an equal number of them as compared to district council? Do other cities have At Large...
View ArticleCollins Corner Legislative Update on the Erie Street Market
Councilman Collins report and comments about upcoming meeting with regards to the Erie Street Market.http://toledoohioneighborhoodconcerns.com/blog/media/images/collinscorne...
View ArticleKick off of the “9 is Fine” City Council Reorganization Petition
Following through on her proposal to reduce the size of Toledo City Council, Councilwoman Lindsay Webb will formally announce the 9 is Fine Campaign on Saturday May 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in front of the...
View ArticleWard Calls For Salary Reductions In City Administration
Toledo Independent City Council At-Large Candidate Stephen Ward, calls for salary reductions in city administration. Recently, Councilwoman Lindsay Webb and Councilman Tom Waniewski along with the...
View ArticleCouncilman Tom Waniewski's e-Newsletter
Secor, Talmadge RepavingThe deterioration of two of the busiest streets in Toledo has long been a concern. From the moment I got into office, I received numerous emails about getting Secor and Talmadge...
View ArticleDoes anyone believe the city will not bill the home owner for a fire run?
No - Our city councilman Sadsock wouldn't let them 17% (6 votes) Yes - the language in the ordinance says Shall BILL which means MUST in legal terms 83% (30 votes) Total votes: 36
View ArticleCity Council Rejects Fire Fee
On Tuesday, City Council rejected the mayor's proposal of billing home owner's insurance companies for fire service calls. Of the twelve city council members, only two were in favor of the billing....
View ArticleToledo City Council Votes to Fund Green Job Training
Toledo City Council Votes to Fund Green Job TrainingToledo-Lucas County Green Jobs Partnership To Help Grow New Economy May 27, 2009, For Immediate Release Toledo, OH – Last night, Toledo City Council...
View ArticleWard Calls For Transparency In City Government
Toledo, OH – In light of the current financial crisis that Toledo is in, we must implement a system of checks and balances that will hold city government accountable to the citizens. There must be a...
View ArticleWard Addresses City Council Appointment Issue
Toledo, OH – Yesterday, Mark Sobczak submitted his resignation as President and an At-Large member of Toledo City Council. The resignation will take effect following the City Council meeting on June...
View ArticleSylvania Substitute Teacher Accused Of Forgery
I guess that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. In addition to Doug and Pam Haynam who spearheaded the attempted land grab by the Sylvania city government last year, we now have Benjamin 'Bugsy'...
View ArticleTom Waniewski's September '09 Newsletter
Automated Refuse Schedule to be Released The city is on schedule to migrate to automated trash pick up by the end of 2009/beginning of 2010. However, I should know more about what areas of town will be...
View ArticleTOLEDO FREE PRESS - VOTE 'YES' ON ISSUE 1, VOTE 'NO' ON ISSUE 2
As Toledo City Councilman George Sarantou told Toledo Free Press Sept. 5, “We are in a fiscal emergency, and we would like permission from voters to use Capital Improvement Funds (CIP) for safety.”We...
View ArticleCity Councilman Tom Waniewski's Monthly Newsletter
Mayoral Town Hall Discussion Toledo Mayoral Candidates Mike Bell and Keith Wilkowski will answer questions of residents Sunday, October 11th at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium at the Blessed Sacrament...
View ArticleCity Councilman Tom Waniewski's Newsletter
Automated Trash Ready to RollAutomated refuse pick up remains a sore subject for many of you, I know. But the city is moving ahead after a very successful pilot program. I commend Bill Franklin and...
View ArticleCouncilman Tom Waniewski's Newsletter
Peterson Ditch Cleaning Toledo City Council at its last meeting gave the go ahead to accept state EPA money ($1.5 million) and combine it with local storm fund dollars (another $1.5 million) to clean...
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