Wednesdays with Wade - City of Toledo

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Episode 41: Glass City Jazz Fest Aug 07, 2024

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Councilwoman Cerssandra McPherson and President of the Great Lakes Jazz Society, Hugh Ross, join Mayor Wade to talk about the FREE and fabulous Glass City Jazz Fest.

There are events all week. You can still catch one before the main event on Saturday at Glass City Metropark. See the schedule on the City's website here.

If you're interested in learning more about Toledo's Jazz history, you can listen to Episode 18: Councilwoman McPherson & Toledo's Jazz Scene.

Episode 40: This Weekend's Jeep Fest is a Truly Toledo Party Jul 31, 2024

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Whitney Rofkar and Mayor Wade talk the history of Jeep and Jeep Fest.

The inaugural Jeep Fest in 2016 brought 40,000 people to Toledo to celebrate our beloved boxy, rock crawling, first ever off road vehicle invented right here in Toledo.

Get more information about this weekend's events at toledojeepfest.com

Episode 39: It's Ozone Action Season! Jul 24, 2024

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Dana Reising and Karen Granata join Mayor Wade to discuss Ozone Action Season. This week we learn a bit about what ozone is, why it matters, and how to minimize our exposure to harmful high levels of ozone.

Want weekly ozone predictions? Send a request to env.information@toledo.oh.gov

If you're looking for a way to help, consider switching your lawn mower from gas to electric. If you do, the City of Toledo has a rebate program! Submit your receipt and the City will send you $100.

Episode 38: 2024 Let's Get Moving! Program Launches Saturday, July 20! Jul 17, 2024

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Parks and Youth Services Outreach and Special Events Manager, Jacqueline Johnson, joins Mayor Wade to discuss this year's Let's Get Moving program. Toledoans can join the group that meets at a local park every other week to walk the trails. Get more information and register at toledo.oh.gov/get-moving.

Episode 37: Toledo's Water Quality is Fantastic! Jul 10, 2024

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Deputy Director of Public Utilities, Patekka Bannister and Commissioner of Plant Operations, Andy McClure join Mayor Wade to talk about the recent release of the 2023 Water Quality Report, and how the City is working to keep the water coming in and going out clean and safe for you and Lake Erie.

Episode 36: Engage Toledo is ALWAYS Available Jul 03, 2024

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Happy Fourth of July! City offices are closed for the holiday, but Engage Toledo is always available to take your calls.

Commissioner of Customer Service, Jenny Jacqua and Engage Toledo Supervisor, Kalena Harris join Mayor Wade to talk about the history of Engage Toledo, what they do, and how the customer service process works when a resident calls 419-936-2020.

Episode 35: Celebrate Juneteenth in Toledo! Jun 19, 2024

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Director/Chief Equity Officer of Toledo's department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Tiffany Whitman, joins Mayor Wade to discuss the rich history of Juneteenth and Toledo's work to make the city a livable, welcoming, and inclusive city.

Episode 34: Building in the City of Toledo Jun 12, 2024

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Mayor Wade sits down with Director of Economic Development, Brandon Sehlhorst and Manager of Development, Cody Brown to talk all things building in the City. From Permit Planner to pre-development meetings, Toledo has resources for residents and business owners, small and large projects. Tune in to learn all about development happening in Toledo.

Episode 33: Capacity Building and the Importance of Grassroots Organizations Jun 05, 2024

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We are getting closer to the launch of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) Five Year Comprehensive Plan and the second round of the Toledo Neighborhood Capacity Building Institute. Mayor Wade invites Malcolm Cunningham, Director of MONSE and LuCynthia Jones, Neighborhoods Navigator, to discuss how their work helps fill the gaps for Toledo grassroots organizations out there doing work in the community.

Episode 32: Lead Poisoning Prevention May 29, 2024

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Mayor Wade sits with the City of Toledo's Lead Coordinator, Monica Smith and Toledo/Lucas County Health Department's Lead Case Manager, Gloria Smith to discuss the dangers of lead and what you can do about it.

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