Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz |
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As I said Monday, during a news conference on the tragic events of that day, Toledo is heartbroken over the loss of Toledo Police Officer Brandon Stalker, who was shot and killed in the line of duty while protecting our residents.
A fantastic police officer and a proud father, his loss will be felt forever. We will never forget his service and sacrifice.
We grieve as a city for the two lives that were lost that day. Even while many in our nation are celebrating the hope and optimism of a new administration in Washington, here in Toledo we are still in mourning, and we will be for a long time. For the second time in six months, we have lost a police officer in the line of duty.
I call on all Toledoans to pray for Officer Stalker’s family – both blood and blue. I also ask you to remember the sacrifice of Officer Tony Dia, who was tragically killed in July trying to help his fellow Toledoans.
While I am heartbroken over the deaths of officers Stalker and Dia, I am also angry. Something is wrong in our system when we have a suspect, such as we had in the murder of Officer Stalker, who by his family’s admission, had a mental illness, and yet was able to obtain two legally-registered firearms.
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I also think we need to redouble our efforts at the state and federal levels so our officers have up-to-date and credible information on the mental status of suspects as they go into a dangerous situation.
Officer Stalker’s funeral will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Savage Arena, University of Toledo. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and capacity limits, the funeral will be open to Stalker family, friends, and law enforcement. I encourage every to watch the funeral streamed online, and for residents to line the procession route, which will end at Toledo Memorial Park.
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I would like this week to again recognize healthcare workers, public health employees, medical professionals, and first-responders, who are fighting COVID-19, and also to thank the members of the V Project.
The V Project accepted its second donation this week – this time from Dana Incorporated, which contributed $50,000 toward the ongoing effort to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations. That follows a $50,000 donation from Owens-Illinois late last week. Both companies should be commended for their generosity.
The V Project was formed in December to educate, motivate, and vaccinate the entire northwest Ohio corridor. The committee, which is made up of leaders from industry, government, non-profit, health care, education, and religious organizations, has united to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
It’s hard to overstate the impact of Dana and Owens-Illinois on the Toledo region. Their financial contributions demonstrate their commitment to leadership in our community. We appreciate their dedication to the vision of a safer and heathier Lucas County for all.
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President Biden, Vice President Harris |
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Finally this week, I want to offer my congratulations and best wishes to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they assume their offices.
I look forward to working with the new administration as we did with the Trump administration to keep moving Toledo forward.
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Under the 2020 lead ordinance, Toledo needs licensed local lead inspectors to perform more than 4,000 clearance exams every year for rental owners and in-home daycare operators.
This is a great opportunity to start your own full or part-time business, add to your resume, or for employers, to upscale their current workforce. The city is supporting this private-market growth by partnering to provide low-cost training classes and small business development services.
Visit ToledoLeadSafe.com for license information, class schedules, and supporting service information.
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Fire Chief Brian Byrd promoted two battalion chiefs today during a ceremony at Fire Station 6. |
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Captain Michael Posadny was appointed to the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department on Sept. 11, 1992. Captain Posadny is currently pursuing an Associate Degree in fire science from Owens Community College. He is a State of Ohio certified fire and E.M.S. special topics instructor, PADI public safety diver, dive supervisor, and ice rescue instructor. He is a State of Ohio fire inspector, rescue task force instructor, certified fire safety officer, and has been National Registered, State of Ohio paramedic since August 2016.
Captain Sharyl Close was appointed to the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department on Sept. 11, 1992. Captain Close is currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Owens Community College. She is a certified fire safety officer, is certified by United States Coast Guard as a Merchant Marine Officer and has been National Registered, State of Ohio paramedic since July 2008.
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Virtual 2021 Mowing Program Informational Meeting |
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The city will host two meetings to talk about what mowing opportunities are out for bid in 2021, new information about the program, a review on Planet Bids, and getting certified as a MBE-WBE. The presentation is open to the public.
You do not need to attend both evening meetings. The content for both meetings will be the same.
The meetings will be:
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6 p.m., Monday, January 25. Register at this link.
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6 p.m. Wednesday, January 27. Register at this link.
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UToledo Hosts Dialogue on Diversity |
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The University of Toledo is continuing its Dialogues on Diversity series with the next virtual town hall in the series titled “The Path Forward — The Constitution and the Fragility of Democracy,” taking place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 on Webex.
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Chief of Staff Joins HLC Board of Trustees |
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City of Toledo Chief of Staff Katy Crosby recently joined the Higher Learning Commission Board of Trustees as a public member.
She brings an eye for serving diverse communities and marginalized individuals as chief of staff for the city. Read more.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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6,270 potholes filled
52 water main breaks repaired
73,176 feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
100 feet of storm sewers cleaned
124,060 pounds of debris removed from alleys
53 trees trimmed
255 illegal signs removed
547 building inspections completed
447 contractor licenses issued
346 fire runs
2,933 EMS runs
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