Wednesdays with Wade - City of Toledo

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Episode 31: Toledo's First Homeownership Fair is June 22! May 22, 2024

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Director of Housing and Community Development, Rosalyn Clemens and community partner Julia Lee join Mayor Wade to talk all things home buying and gearing up for our first ever home ownership fair, "Finding Your Way Home: Unlock the Door to Homeownership" on June 22.

Episode 30: How Toledo Works to Revitalize Neighborhoods May 15, 2024

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Director of Code Compliance, Jim Molnar and President and CEO of the Lucas County Land Bank, David Mann join Mayor Wade to discuss how they work together toward neighborhood revitalization, handling vacant properties, and putting them back into good use.

Episode 29: Toledo Parks Summer Youth Programming Kicks off May 18! May 08, 2024

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Mayor Wade invites Commissioner of Youth Services, David Bush and Tisha Mays of Amaysing Kids to talk all things summer youth programming. There are more than 70 free programs ready for kids to join. The Summer Showcase kicks it all off. Join us May 18 at Ottawa Park from 11:00-2:00! Get the details here.

Episode 28: Forward Toledo Draft Plan is Ready for YOUR Review! May 01, 2024

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Forward Toledo is a comprehensive land-use plan that will guide planning in Toledo for the next 10-20 years. It is our community's collective statement on who we want to be and how we would like to grow as a city.

Staff and residents have been working on this plan since 2020, and the final draft is ready for review before it goes to City Council.

Tom Gibbons, Director, and Ryne Sundvold and Josh Lewandowski, Senior Planners, of the Plan Commission join Mayor Wade this week to discuss the Forward Toledo plan and next steps.

Episode 27: Celebrating 50 Years of the Community Development Block Grant with Community Partner, Harvey Savage and Grants Manager, Monica Brown Apr 24, 2024

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Each year Toledo's Department of Housing and Community Development disperses Federal grant money, known as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to qualified local applicants.

Monica Brown discusses the logistics of the program, the process and available funds, and we are delighted to share how these grants work to make an impact on Toledo residents.

Harvey Savage runs the MLK Kitchen for the Poor which is celebrating its 55th year of operation this year. Want to get involved? Join them for a fundraiser event May 4th.

Episode 26: How Toledo's Parks and Environmental Services Departments Work Together to Build More Sustainable Environments in Our Waterways Apr 17, 2024

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The Division of Environmental Services has several ongoing improvement projects at Bandore Park, Delaware Creek, and Detwiler Park. These improvements will restore natural habitats, reduce erosion and runoff, and improve the water quality of several streams in the city.

In this episode, Parks and Youth Services Director Joe Fausnaugh and Environmental Services Commissioner Abed Semaan join Mayor Wade Kapsukiewicz to discuss some of the science and some of the fun with these projects.

Episode 25: Clean Toledo Kicks Off April 20 at the Toledo Zoo! Apr 03, 2024

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Doing some spring cleaning? Megan Robson, Director of Public Service and Dennis Kennedy, Commissioner of Urban Beautification meet with Mayor Wade to discuss Clean Toledo, fighting blight, bulk trash pickup, and how we can all work to keep our little piece of Toledo beautiful.

The full schedule of Clean Toledo events is up at toledo.oh.gov/recycling-events

Here is a printable info sheet.

Call Engage Toledo to schedule your free monthly bulk trash pick-ups. 419-936-2020

Episode 24: Total Solar Eclipse in Toledo April 8, 2024 PATH OF TOTALITY! Mar 27, 2024

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Lori Hauser, CEO of Imagination Station, calls this event the "Super Bowl of Science." There is no shortage of things to do the weekend before.

Carl Nelson, Lead Scientist at Imagination Station, talks the science of it all.

This is a once in a lifetime event for Toledoans! Toledo won't be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse again until 2099!

Viewing parties at Promenade Park, Navarre Park, and Joe E. Brown Park.

More info at visittoledo.org/eclipse

Episode 23: Neighborhoods & Preserving Housing in Toledo Mar 20, 2024

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Mayor Wade and Director of Housing and Community Development, Rosalyn Clemens, discuss the challenges and opportunities in Toledo neighborhoods and how she is working to preserve homes and homeownership in Toledo.

Director Clemens discusses some great new developments and some long-term strategy. 2024 is set to be a transformative year for Toledo residents!

You can learn more about Housing and Community Development on our website.

Director Clemens urges everyone to check out the 10-Year housing plan, Forward Toledo.

Episode 22: Women's History Month with Council President Carrie Hartman and Gender Equity Manager Benita Robinson Mar 13, 2024

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We make history in the now moment, and Toledo has a history of being a bit ahead of the curve. Mayor Wade, Carrie Hartman, and Benita Robinson talk about CEDAW and gender equity, building a Toledo city workforce and administration that best represents Toledo's demographics, and women in politics.

The ⁠Her Voice, Her Run⁠ networking event is March 21, 2024. If you are (or know) a tenacious woman who might be great in public service or politics--go!

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