Posts Tagged ‘Toledo’
Summer youth golf clinic to be offered at Collins Park
Local youth looking to learn the techniques and etiquette of golf will have the opportunity to access professional guidance this summer during “Mornings with Milton.” The series will be offered at Collins Park Golf Course on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon, June 22 through August 10, 2011. Boys and girls ages eight to 15 years [...]
Sobecki calls for termination of attorney in TPS negotiations
Toledo Board of Education Vice President Lisa Sobecki is calling for the termination of Cleveland attorney Craig Brown and the Cleveland law firm of Littler Mendelson, P.C. in negotiations between the school district and its bargaining units. “Facts came to light late last week that indicate Mr. Brown represented several positions on behalf [...]
Sustainability Commission
On May 9, 2011, Councilman Waniewski requested the following information from the Mayor Mike Bell administration, "What are the projects under the sustainability commission and what are their costs?" Response from Tim Murphy, Commissioner, Environmental Services: The Toledo – Lucas County Sustainability Commission consists of [...]
Toledo: No on Libbey
In the June 3 Friday packet to members of Toledo City Council, included in the referral packet is a study that was done on Libbey High School estimating the costs related to the earlier proposal of the City of Toledo taking control of the Field House and the Skill Center. It's included below as a download link, but Tom Crothers, Deputy Mayor [...]
President’s visit to Toledo
FOX Toledo has the video of the remarks made by President Obama today in Toledo. I didn't transcribe what the President said, but for those of you interested, I recommend watching the video. The audience reaction to parts of the remarks is something that is better left watched as opposed to transcribed. Obama visits Toledo, discusses auto [...]
McNamara Opposes 4-year 9.9% Storm Water Rate Hike
McNamara Renews call on Administration to seek rate-relief from the EPA Toledo, OH – The Bell Administration has just introduced legislation to increase storm water rates on Toledoans by 9.9% a year for the next four years. This proposal comes just a few months after Council tabled a similar proposal. At the February 8, 2011 Council [...]
Wagner Kicks Off Campaign for Toledo Municipal Court
TOLEDO, Ohio—Michelle Wagner will join supporters at south Toledo’s newest restaurant, Burger Bar 419, to officially launch her campaign for Toledo Municipal Court. Ms. Wagner is vying to fill the seat being vacated by the retiring, Judge Francis X. Gorman. Michelle was born in Toledo’s Polish Village and graduated from St. Ursula [...]
No party crashing from Kasich
Today, Toledo workers and members of local labor unions will convene on the steps of the Lucas County Courthouse to tell Governor John Kasich not to crash the party when President Barack Obama comes to town to visit a Toledo area Chrysler plant. President Obama is expected to tout the success of his auto bailout program. Last week, Chrysler began [...]
May 31 Council Meeting
All 12 members were present, items voted on today were also covered at the May 24 Agenda Review. Resolution - Support Toledo Civil Rights March for LGBTQ Equality All members present voted passage. There did not appear to be anyone present to receive the resolution, so they did not have the usual photo moment and additional comments. [...]
Green statement in support of Marina District
Toledo, OH – Aji Green, Democratic Candidate for Toledo City Council - District 1, released this statement today on the Marina District deal expected to be approved by Toledo City Council today. “I support the agreement that is expected to be approved by Toledo City Council today with the Dashing Pacific Group to purchase the Marina [...]