Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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We had a lot of great news this week, and I encourage everyone to share some of these items with your out-of-town friends and family who might not know the progressive steps Toledo is taking this year.
We
launched the ToleGO Bike Share
, which is the first public bike share program in Toledo. The program was made possible by generous support from Mercy Health, Owens Corning, ProMedica, and Toledo Refining Company, a grant from the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, and a partnership with Metroparks Toledo. This is something progressive cities are doing and we are no different. It gives people another option for transportation - one that is healthier and more environmentally-friendly than a gas-guzzling car.
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You have access to 100 bikes at 17 hubs within the city, available for use 24 hours a day. Anyone interested in learning more about ToleGO, can visit,
toledobikeshare.com
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Also this week,
The Arts Commission
dedicated the Gateway sculpture, a tribute to Toledo's history that was designed by Laura and Tom Drugan of Seattle and fabricated at Flatlanders in Blissfield, Mich.
The magnificent 45-foot-tall piece of art stands at the redesigned Anthony Wayne Trail exit into Erie and Lafayette streets in the Warehouse District.
That entryway into downtown has been transformed into a celebration of our history of transportation, manufacturing, and innovation.
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Toledo Fire & Rescue trains constantly so when there is a real emergency, our bravest are ready.
Thanks E17, T17, E7, E5, E16, E25, and M25 for the hustle to the top of the building.
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Congratulations to Toledo Police Chief George Kral who will be presented with the The Press Club of Toledo Contributor Award because of his transparency with the community and the media, his efforts to build relationships in the community, and all of his social media efforts to connect people to the police department.
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Department of Public Utilities Spotlight
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Mike King is one of the dedicated City of Toledo employees working hard to make sure the water is flowing. Mike was out again this week making sure water loss is stopped. He responds to calls about water leaks or seemingly high water bills, which are sometimes caused by a leak.
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It is week three of Correct Recycling Awareness Month.
This week we are reminding everyone - do not bag your recyclables and do not put plastic bags in your blue recycling container. Please ... NO PLASTIC BAGS.
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Halloween at the Library
The Toledo Lucas County Public Library dedicated October to all things spooky, scary, costumed, and candied!
Check out a page-turning thriller or join us at one of the Halloween themed programs. View all the programs
here
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This year's Toledo PumpkinaRama will be noon-2 p.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 20
at the Ottawa Park Open Air Shelter near the Toledo Police Museum, 2145 N. Cove Blvd. Activities will include horse-drawn carriage rides, a bounce ride, and free treats for children. All activities are free and open to the public. The event is weather permitting.
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Intercultural Gala and Fashion Show
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Women of Toledo is hosting its 3rd Annual Intercultural Gala and Fashion Show at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 23 at
The Pinnacle in Maumee.
The Intercultural Gala is a fundraiser for the Women of Toledo to provide cross-cultural education and interaction, which leads to global understanding, innovation, and a more inclusive community.
The Gala supports Women of Toledo's ongoing work to benefit women through education, engagement, and empowerment.
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Toledo International Film Festival
The Toledo International Film Festival,
Nov. 16-18
at The Ohio Theatre, is a community-driven event that celebrates cultural diversity and international understanding. More than 900 attended last year. #
TIFF2018 will again be a must-see event!
This year TIFF2018 is moving to a three-day weekend event and we couldn't be more excited! More at
this link.
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OSU Extension
Count
CALM Down for the Holidays
For many, the holiday season is a busy, stressful time of the year, and it's not uncommon for our health goals to take a backseat to the celebrations and obligations of the season. Do you want some tips and ideas to relax and enjoy the holidays in a healthful way this year? Join the
Count
CALM Down for the Holidays email wellness challenge for healthy living tips and encouragement to help you make the most of this holiday season. It is free and runs
Nov. 19 – to Jan. 2, 2019.
Sign up at
this link
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By The Numbers
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year-to-date
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57,999
potholes filled
323
water main breaks repaired
62
storm mains repaired
1.23 million
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
84,402
feet of storm sewers cleaned
6.57 million
pounds of debris removed with street sweepers
1.93 million
pounds of debris cleared from alleys
1,549
trees removed
1,975
trees trimmed
7,327
vehicles towed
5,205
fire runs
43,939
EMS runs
8,348
building inspections completed
2,992
contractor licenses issued
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The City of Toledo welcomed Wu Qungang, mayor of Nanchong, China to reaffirm the sister cities agreement between our two municipalities.
Nanchong City, Sichuan China and Toledo first signed a sister cities agreement on Feb. 15, 2017 because of the
efforts of James Hartung, Toledo Sister Cities International board president, and Siguo Zhang, of the Foreign Relationship Office of Nanchong. O
n Oct. 18, our two communities formalized the bond of friendship and highlighted our commitment to share our tradition and culture, to celebrate our differences, and to foster a more meaningful relationship.
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Toledo In The News
Kapszukiewicz approves funding for nonprofits, despite concerns
Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz has decided not to veto an ordinance that grants $50,000 each to four area nonprofits. Toledo City Council in an 8-4 vote on Oct. 9 approved distributing additional federal Community Development Block Grant funding to Family House, the YWCA domestic violence shelter, Nexus Health Care, and the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union.
Fewer orange barrels lining a major Toledo interchange
It's been more than three years since drivers could get to northbound I-75 from ProMedica Parkway. Now, that access has been opened back up, along with a few other openings this week. Rebecca Dangelo with ODOT tells 13abc that the I-75/475 project is on track with the original five-year plan, which ultimately is boosting safety and making it easier for Toledo drivers to get where they need to go.
Tent City to provide food, services to Toledo's homeless
Tent City, the annual health and social services event for the area’s homeless and otherwise underserved, returns to the Civic Center Mall in downtown Toledo this weekend. The three-day event, which began in Toledo in 1990, offers food, clothing, haircuts, and medical examinations to people in the area without secure housing. But beyond goods and services exchanged, organizers say it’s the relationships formed that have a lasting impact.
Gateway Project officially unveiled in Downtown Toledo
Visitors to Downtown Toledo are now going to be greeted with the completed Toledo Gateway Project. If you enter from the Anthony Wayne Trail or I-75, drivers will see the nearly 50 foot tall sculpture, that features several aspects of what has made Toledo grow.
Community Design Charrette in Toledo
On October 5-7, 2018, Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative staff brought 14 graduate architecture and urban design students from Kent State’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design to Toledo, Ohio for our annual Midwest Urban Design Charrette.
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