Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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The Rotary Club of Toledo deserves great thanks and recognition this week for its support of three transformational projects through advocacy and financial support, including universal prekindergarten education; lead poisoning identification, education, and abatement; and water advocacy.
Rotary President Dick Wolff
announced
Thursday that the group would dedicate $100,000 toward implementing universal prekindergarten education, and work to find more partners to fund and research the important effort. Everyone has to play a role because, as I have said many times, we can't do this alone. Rotary is a group of people who love and care about Toledo. They have decided to help Toledo because they believe in our community and know we are a strong, vibrant city. Writing a six-figure check to help us achieve universal pre-K is a substantial commitment!
Also this week,
mayors from across the country met in Toledo
to discuss gun violence prevention strategies. It was an incredibly valuable conference. American mayors are deeply frustrated at the level of gun violence across the nation, and we have decided that we need to push for a solution at local levels. There was some great symbolism in having this conversation in the middle of America, in a place like Ohio, because it indicates that the problems that mayors and police chiefs face are problems that we all face.
Brian Sarver and Whitney Austin, who both survived the mass shooting at Fifth Third headquarters in Cincinnati last September that killed four people, also attended the conference. Brian was shot once and lost his spleen. Whitney was shot 12 times — and yet somehow managed to survive. Their story is truly inspiring, yet it is also heartbreaking that this sort of thing keeps happening in our country.
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Brian Sarver and Whitney Austin with Mayor
Kapszukiewicz
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Mayors and police officials from across the nation address the media on the conference
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Join your Toledo neighbors in a year long wellness and weight loss challenge!
Launching May 1.
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Bulk Pick-Up and Free Drop Off
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Free monthly bulk pick-up service is available for Toledo residents.
Residents can take advantage of one free bulk pick-up each month by calling Republic Services at 419-936-2511 or call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020.
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There will be four free disposal days at the Hoffman Road Landfill -
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1, July 6, Sept. 7, and Nov. 30
Residents are permitted to bring a truck or trailer load of bulky solid waste items for free disposal to the landfill, 3962 Hoffman Rd., subject to the terms and conditions. A current utility bill and valid photo ID will be required to verify proof of residency. Acceptable bulky waste items include: excess trash, furniture, carpeting, mattresses, wood waste, scrap metal, etc.
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There will be 12 Drop Off Refuse and Recycling events this year. All events are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and open to Toledo residents.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
- Electronic Waste: NO TVS and CRT MONITORS or APPLIANCES
- 10 Tires (on or off the rim): NO COMMERCIAL TIRES
- Document Recycling
- Donation Trailer: Houseware goods, Clothing (wearable or unwearable), toys
- Bulky Items and Refuse: NO TVS, AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS, OR LARGE APPLIANCES
- Latex Paint ($1/Gallon)
- Household Hazardous Waste (Available only at select events)
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Downtown Transportation Plan Survey
Take a moment to complete the Downtown Transportation Plan survey.
The city is seeking public input on the plan, which will take a comprehensive look at the transportation elements downtown and how to enhance economic development and residential space.
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International Festival 2019
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The Toledo Sister Cities International Festival Tomorrow is
11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13
at the
SeaGate Convention Centre
, 401 Jefferson Ave.
Enjoy food, music, dance, vendors, language, an international forum, and more! Beer, wine, coffee, water, and soft drinks available for purchase.
Ample parking at the SeaGate Convention Centre Garage.
General Admission is $8 (Students and Seniors, $6. Children 10 and under are free)
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Ecofest Toledo, a daylong event offering an opportunity to learn about how to create a greener, healthier lifestyle and planet, is set for
10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 13
at Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St.
The event is sponsored by the Toledo-Lucas County Sustainability Commission. There will be live music, local foods, shopping, children’s activities, and workshops throughout the day. Preregistration is required to attend the rain barrel workshop. Other workshops are free and open to anyone who is interested. Live music will be provided by Choe and The Steel Strings from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free, but a donation is suggested. More info at:
lucascountygreen.com/ecofest-toledo.html
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Abandoned and Forfeited Motor Vehicle Auction
The Toledo Police Department will hold its first abandoned and forfeited motor vehicle auction of the year at
11 a.m., Saturday, April 13
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The auction will be held at the Toledo Police Impound Lot, 198 Dura Ave. All vehicles will be sold AS IS (without any warranty) and all sales are final. There are no refunds for any reason. Most will have a salvage title. There will be approximately 80 cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Visit the Toledo Police web site at
www.toledopolice.com
to view a list of vehicles currently scheduled for auction.
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2019 MLB Pitch Hit & Run
Join us
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Saturday, April 20
at Fifth Third Field, for a FREE MLB Pitch Hit & Run competition for boys and girls, ages 7-14. This is a great event to help kids stay active--and it’s FREE! More info
here.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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22,347
potholes filled
331
trees trimmed
881
illegal signs removed
116
water main breaks repaired
468,332
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
5,957
feet of storm sewers cleaned
855,890
pounds of debris cleared with street sweepers
2,462
building inspections performed
1,594
contractor licenses issued
1,728
fire runs
14,122
EMS runs
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National Donate Life Month
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National Donate Life Month is observed each April in the United States to encourage all residents to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor. This is a time we recommit ourselves to honoring selfless individuals who gave the gift of life by registering as an organ donor. More than 114,000 men, women, and children are waiting for life-saving organ transplants across the country, of this number 3,000 are Ohioans.
Mayor Kapszukiewicz proclaimed April 2019 to be National Donate Life Month.
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UT gives a voice to those silenced by sexual violence
An array of t-shirts were on display in the Thompson Student Union, each of them containing powerful and significant messages from victims and friends of those
impacted by sexual violence. It's an opportunity for them to share their story and express their emotions. Organizers hope it has a major impact on students.
Toledo Police getting a new squad vehicle: an ice cream truck
As part of their effort to engage with the community, the department is looking at getting a custom ice cream truck to build relationships with Toledo citizens. The charitable foundations of the Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye have donated $22,000 to the Toledo Police Foundation for the truck.
Toledo Police named best-dressed in nation by uniform industry group
The Toledo Police Department was one of four departments to top the list of the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors’s annual Best Dressed Public Safety Award Competition, a program that calls attention to the important role uniforms play in law enforcement and public safety.
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