Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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In fact, our city is fourth-best in the United States for manufacturing jobs. This kind of news is never a surprise to me because I know Toledo workers and businesses strive to be the best. We have had amazing growth in Toledo and this is just another example of the dedication in Toledo to be the best.
The study analyzed more than 235 cities and identified where the manufacturing sector is thriving based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The study used factors such as the number of manufacturing jobs available in each city, year-over-year growth, the median income for manufacturing positions, and cost of living in each metropolitan area.
Wichita, Kan., was in first place, followed by Fort Wayne, Ind., and Battle Creek, Mich. Congratulations to those cities, but watch out for Toledo next year!
I also want to congratulate the University of Toledo women’s basketball team, which held off Seton Hall this week in a first-round WNIT game at Savage Arena. It was the 241st win for Coach Tricia Cullop - which is the most wins in program history! We will celebrate Rocket Week later this year to highlight the incredible accomplishments of UT - both academically and athletically.
UT is an incredibly important part of our community. This weekend is the annual
"Big Event"
- the largest, one-day, student-run service project at the university when students say "thank you" to the residents of Toledo, Bancroft Hills, and Secor Gardens. It is just one way UT and its students show their love for Toledo and we are all grateful.
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Parks, Forestry, and Recreation
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Navarre Park
Councilman Peter Ujvagi, Mayor Kapszukiewicz, and representatives from Toledo Refining Company and Mercy Health announced a partnership Thursday to improve East Toledo through the revitalization of Navarre Park.
Toledo Refining Company and Mercy Health made commitments to donate $50,000 and $20,000, respectively, to fund much-needed improvements to the park. The city has committed to matching the donations with equally-valued improvements over several years in the park.
“The partnership between the Toledo Refining Company, Mercy Health, and the city of Toledo, working with the East Toledo Family Center and neighborhood leadership from One Voice, provides a unique opportunity to revitalize and reinvigorate a key park in East Toledo,” Mr. Ujvagi said.
The city parks department has solicited input from the community to form a list of priorities for Navarre park. The open air shelter is at the top of that list.
“Our facility has more than 120 years of history in this neighborhood. Toledo Refining Company has long enjoyed the benefits of this historic East Toledo property,” said Refinery Manager Michael Gudgeon. “The original park has been a place where many of our employees and their families came to play throughout the lifetime of the refinery. Our commitment of $50,000 and fundraising support will help ensure Navarre Park continues to serve the needs of East Toledo residents for generations to come. Our sincere hope is that others in the community will join us in lending their support to this worthy fund-raising effort to modernize this wonderful park.”
“Mercy Health is proud to partner on this significant project with hopes that it will further the health and fitness of our community,” said Craig Albers, president of Mercy Health – St. Charles Hospital. “For decades, families have come together to enjoy outdoor activities at Navarre Park. Enhancing the park’s offerings will ensure that future generations will continue to have a great outdoor destination to enjoy.”
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The City of Toledo was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
“This is an honor for the city of Toledo and shows our great commitment to green space,” said Toledo Public Service Director Paul Rasmusson.
Toledo has been a Tree City USA for multiple years. There are four standards that must be met to be recognized: a tree board or department responsible for trimming, planting, and removals; a tree ordinance; a budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
“Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community firsthand,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Additionally, recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.”
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Willard-Dempsey Fight
Centennial Anniversary
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On July 4, 1919, one of the most historic upsets in professional boxing took place in Toledo’s Point Place neighborhood, when a young Jack Dempsey soundly defeated Jess Willard, a world heavyweight boxing champion of notorious strength and size. The fight helped to catalyze Dempsey’s career, and reserved our city’s place in professional boxing history.
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To mark the centennial anniversary of the Willard-Dempsey fight, the City of Toledo, in partnership with the Toledo History Museum, Golden Gloves Boxing, the Police Athletic League, and a volunteer committee of over twenty people representing many of Toledo’s cultural organizations, is hosting a series of commemorative activities that together will help us celebrate
“Toledo’s Day in the Sun.”
We hope to raise $50,000
to facilitate three exciting events, including: an arts and history exhibit at the Toledo History Museum displaying original fight memorabilia; a day-long festival Thursday July 4 at Detwiler Park with amateur boxing, kids’ classes, reenactments, music, food trucks, and other family-friendly activities, and a culminating professional boxing match on Saturday, July 6. Proceeds will benefit local boxing organizations and the Police Athletic League.
With something for everyone,
“Toledo’s Day in the Sun”
presents several opportunities to support, make an impact, and celebrate Toledo.
Join us in the Mayor’s Office, One Government Center, Ste. 2200,
9-10 a.m. April 11,
for a fundraising kick-off meeting. To R.S.V.P., please call 419-936-2646 or email
leslie.albanse@toledo.oh.gov
. If you have any questions, please contact Gretchen DeBacker at
gretchen.debacker@toledo.oh.go
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City of Toledo and Ohio Department of Transportation District 2 employees continue to repave portions of the Anthony Wayne Trail this weekend and into next week.
The work started last week and has been a slower than expected due to rain and the addition of some sections of pavement to increase the project size.
ODOT is completing the section of two lanes from Sherwood to Glendale and the city transportation team will paint lane striping.
City crews are milling a section of pavement that needed to be replaced in the curb lane in front of Toledo Christian School.
Lane closures will continue until early next week due to the delays and extra work being performed.
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Streets, Bridges, and Harbor employees working on the Anthony Wayne Trail this week
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Fire Chief Brian Byrd on Friday promoted the
following members of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department:
Lieutenants Brian Gardner, Don Berry, and Aaron Hague were promoted to captain.
Privates Kevin Ohrt, Gregory Szumigala, Tammy Ohrt, Kyle Wiley, Komako Goolsby, Ian Hopkins, and Justin Stark were promoted to lieutenant.
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The city of Toledo will host one more infrastructure program
meeting. The remaining meetings is in District 5 at
6 p.m., March 28
at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 West Sylvania Ave.
Please contact the division of engineering services at 419-936-2275 for more details.
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A celebration of Toledo’s bicycle share program is set for
March 29.
Gotcha is hosting residents and visitors for ToleGO Bike Day at Middlegrounds Metropark, 11 Ottawa St., beginning at 3 p.m.
Gotcha is the operator and equipment provider of Toledo’s bike share program, a partnership with the city and Metroparks Toledo begun last year. The celebration will feature food trucks, a group ride, and helmet giveaways. More info at
gotchabike.com/tolego.
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Warehouse District Cleanup
Join us at Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters, 44 South St. Clair St. at
9 a.m., Saturday, March 30
for the Warehouse District Cleanup.
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TMACOG Public Transportation Meetings
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“On the Move: 2045 Transportation Plan – Update 2020" is the update of the Toledo region’s long-range transportation plan. The plan is the prioritized list of projects, initiatives, and policies that will guide transportation investments in the Toledo metropolitan area (Lucas and Wood counties in Ohio, and southern Monroe County in Michigan). The remaining meetings will be:
- 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 1 at the Sanger Branch Library, 3030 Central Ave.
- 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 11 at the Adelante Center, 520 Broadway.
The meetings are free and no registration is required. Everyone is invited to fill out a needs survey at
www.tmacog.org/onthemove/
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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18,087
potholes filled
109
water main breaks repaired
351,332
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
5,016
feet of storm sewers cleaned
28,182
tons of salt used for 2018-19 season
58,802
cubic yards of leaves collected during 2018-19 program
220
trees trimmed
882
illegal signs removed
1,848
building inspections
1,465
contractor licenses
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Toledo Firefighter and Professional Boxer DeAndre Ware, who captured three vacant super middleweight regional titles on Feb. 1, 2019, was recognized Tuesday with a Toledo City Council resolution.
DeAndre earned the North American Boxing Association, United States Boxing Organization and the World Boxing Council Continental Americas (168 pound) titles by winning a 10 – round bout against Ronald Ellis.
Firefighter Ware was appointed to the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department on Sept. 3, 2013. He has been a professional boxer since 2014. DeAndre is a Toledo native; has a wife and two children—a daughter and a son; is a St. John’s Jesuit graduate, and works two jobs, including working 24-hour shifts with the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department.
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Analysis: Toledo a top-5 city for manufacturing jobs
Toledo is the fourth-best city in the United States for manufacturing jobs, as ranked by Kempler Industries. The company analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau. The four factors used to generate the rankings were total manufacturing jobs per 100,000; year-over-year growth; median income for the manufacturing industry; and median housing cost.
Demolitions to begin for Dorr Street interchange project
Nearly all of the land necessary for the Dorr Street interchange on I-475/U.S. 23 has been assembled. Now, it’s time for demolitions to start. The Lucas County Commissioners approved Monday the appropriation of $463,100 as the Lucas County engineer’s share of demolition costs and formally asked the Ohio Department of Transportation to proceed with the work.
Cooke, Royal-Davis help make history as Rogers repeats
Go Red! Go Red! That is the signature chant of the Rogers Rams, who have repeated as girls basketball state champions — the first of any Toledo team, girls or boys, to do so. Led by 17 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists from All-Ohio sophomore guard
Madison Royal-Davis
, plus 13 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists from All-American senior guard
Zia Cooke
, the fourth-ranked Rams defeated No. 1 Dayton Carroll 56-45 in the Division II championship game Saturday before a crowd of 3,139 at the Schottenstein Center.
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