Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz |
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I would like to start this week with a reminder to all residents of Toledo, and Lucas County as a whole: if you are facing an eviction, or have not been able to pay your rent, we can help. Go to toledo.oh.gov/renters for information on our renters assistance program.
We will soon be celebrating a milestone on our down payment assistance program. Information on that program can be found at toledo.oh.gov/home-at-last.
These are just three of the programs my administration launched to help those in need, and to keep our neighborhoods vibrant and liveable.
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I would like to thank Peloton for investing in our region. The company, which makes high-end exercise equipment including stationary bicycles, plans to build its first dedicated U.S. manufacturing plant in Wood County. The area is in a tax sharing district that also benefits the City of Toledo. The 2,200 jobs created from this facility will generate $1 million annually for the city. I was pleased to join Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted for the groundbreaking this week. This is what can happen when we build bridges and embrace regional cooperation. The positive economic momentum for Toledo continues!
Additionally, Peloton also intends to create a state-of-the-art fitness center at The Wayman Palmer YMCA.
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New Scooter and Bike Share |
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You make have seen a picture of me scooting around various parts of the city or the world in a now-popular, nearly viral meme after we launched a new bike and scooter share micromobility pilot program. I hope you enjoyed those pictures, which were created by some very talented Toledo meme-makers. But more importantly, I hope everyone will enjoy the access to our new e-scooters and bicycles.
We have taken another step forward with this new bike and scooter share pilot program, aiming to give Toledoans and visitors another healthy and climate-friendly transportation option. Toledo is building on the success we had with our previous bike share program and we have invited VEO to become the city’s new bike and scooter share provider. More information is posted at toledo.oh.gov/VEO.
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Children's Hunger Alliance, the Lindy Infante Foundation and the 2nd & 7 Foundation handed out sports equipment and books this week to children at Walbridge Park while providing families with free meals that are part of the city's free lunch program at city parks and pools.
Mayor Kapszukiewicz, State Sen. Teresa Fedor, and State Rep. Mike Sheehy helped during the event Tuesday.
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Free Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event |
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The next Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling event will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14 at Woodward High School, 701 East Central Ave.
Acceptable items include electronic waste; televisions and CRT monitors; up to 10 tires, on or off the rim, but no commercial tires; documents; clothing; toys; bulky items, and refuse. Latex paint will be accepted for $1 per gallon. Major appliances will not be accepted.
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Please take a moment to complete a survey on how Toledo should direct its American Rescue Act Funding. |
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Toledo Fire & Rescue Department Battalion Chief Allison Armstrong recently deployed as part of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT).
Battalion Chief Armstrong, who is also a registered nurse and paramedic, is part of a highly skilled medical team that is currently deployed to the Jackson, Mississippi region that has been hit hard by the resurgence of COVID-19.
Chief Armstrong and other DMAT members will be working with local healthcare professionals in a field hospital set up to treat COVID-positive patients from across the state on a 24-hour basis. The team will be deployed and work in the field hospital for approximately 14 days and could be extended if the mission requires.
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COVID-19 cases are up in Ohio. As the virus spreads, remember that the best way to prevent severe illness is to get vaccinated. The vaccines are safe, effective, free, and available to all Ohioans 12 and older.
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By The Numbers
(year-to-date)
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53,089 potholes filled
248 water main breaks repaired
1,156,195 feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
13,541 feet of storm sewers cleaned
3,095,061 pounds of debris cleaned from streets with street sweepers
2,421,883 pounds of debris removed from alleys
2,041,883 pounds of debris removed by the Clean Toledo blight team
3,256 tires collected by the Clean Toledo blight team
1,384 trees trimmed
928 illegal signs removed
6,394 building inspections completed
1,455 contractor licenses issued
33,778 EMS runs
1,100 fire runs
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