Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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I
announced
the implementation of a pothole emergency plan this week that will run six weeks and fill 50,000 potholes. We have posted a preliminary map showing the work at
this link
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The city is being divided into four zones and we will
tackle this crisis
systematically and efficiently. A large contingent of city employees will be methodically moving through streets to fill all potholes in an efficient manner, rather than crisscrossing the city based on complaints. The number of daily pothole crews will be more than tripled from four to 13. Public Service employees will be pulled away from all other duties – except demolition, alley maintenance, and the mill and fill road resurfacing program – to fill potholes during the next six weeks. Employees in the city’s Department of Public Utilities will be redeployed to pothole duty during the six-week period.
I want to thank the Lucas County Engineers Office, which has agreed to provide two crews to the city for two weeks under a partnership to help fill potholes. This is the number one priority for the city right now.
City crews have been working hard. They have already filled more than 26,700 potholes since Jan. 1, 2019.
Cities across the state have struggled to fix roads for years because of major reductions in state allocations. During the past 10 years, the city of Toledo has lost nearly $100 million from the state of Ohio.
Finally this week, for all of you who are mothers, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a happy and healthy Mother’s Day. I hope your children make it very special for you. I know I cannot thank my own mother and wife enough. Happy Mother's Day Mom and Sarah!
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General Motors
announced
this week that it will create more than 450 manufacturing jobs in three Ohio cities, including Toledo, where the Powertrain Plant will expand production of its all-new 10-speed automatic transmission for trucks and SUVs
"This means more good, high-paying jobs for Toledo,"
Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said.
"We are excited General Motors has decided to invest further in Toledo and I want to thank GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra for this expansion, which will help our community continue to flourish. The Powertrain Plant opened in 1957 and has received more than $1 billion in investment since 2011. It consistently receives awards and recognitions for productivity and environmental excellence, and has a long-standing reputation of quality. This investment will continue that tradition.”
GM also announced the DMAX plant in Moraine, Ohio is expanding diesel engine production for GM’s all-new heavy-duty pickups, which go on sale later this year, and the Parma Metal Center will expand production of stamped parts and deploy laser cell welding technology.
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You can participate in FREE group exercise classes in our parks all summer, co-presented by our friends at The
YMCA of Greater Toledo
! Check out the schedules at:
Haven't signed up to join the challenge yet? It is NOT too late. Sign up today at
takeitofftoledo.com
.
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Summer Fest - Spring into Summer at Joe E. Brown Park
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Spring into Summer,
12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11
at Joe E. Brown Park,
150 West Oakland St.
Join the fun and games during this year’s Spring Into SUMMER Fest and see all of the other great activities happening in your city parks this summer. Family friendly event, all are welcome! Call 419-245-3388 for more information
The city of Toledo supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to fully participate in this program/event, please contact Joan Easler, city of Toledo ADA Administrator, Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 419-245-1059
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Free Tai Chi at Promenade Park
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Enjoy free Tai Chi every
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 12 p.m.- 1 p.m
. at Promenade Park downtown.
Please call 419-245-3388 for more information. Signed waiver of liability needed before participation.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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26,747
potholes filled
524
trees trimmed
1,141
illegal signs removed
122
water main breaks repaired
580,939
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
15,100
feet of storm sewers cleaned
2,011,790
pounds of debris cleared from streets with street sweepers
2,045,900
pounds of debris cleared from alleys
3,227
building inspections performed
1,646
contractor licenses issued
2,143
fire runs
18,239
EMS runs
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Installation of the docks at Promenade Park downtown started this week for another beautiful summer along the Maumee River!
Also, if you’re interested in docking your boat at the Toledo Skyway Marina, 1701 Front St., call 419-691-2628, or visit
this link
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Toledo Technology Academy junior raises money for Wounded Warrior Project with Tent Fest
Students and parents in the Toledo Technology Academy community were able to come out on Sunday, play some games and raise some money for the Wounded Warrior Project, thanks to one student's National Honor Society project. Toledo Technology Academy Junior Zach Burns has family in the military, and wants to have a future in the military, so raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project seemed like a perfect addition to his National Honor Society Service Project.
GM announces major investment at Toledo plant
GM has announced it will make major investments in three Ohio plants. Jobs and money are coming to the Toledo plant. A total of 450 jobs will be added to plants in Parma, Moraine and Toledo. The automaker will also pump $700 million into the three plants.
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