Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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We
learned this week
that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will invest $285 million into its Toledo area plants, including $160 million in the Toledo Assembly Complex’s North Plant where the versatile Jeep Wrangler JL is being produced. Most of that investment will go toward equipment and training to build the brand new electric plug-in hybrid Wrangler, which will launch in 2020.
This is again great economic development and jobs news for our city. It shows that Fiat Chrysler is a company that is always investing in the Toledo plant with an eye toward the future. It is devoted to Toledo.
The company would not be making this impressive and futuristic investment unless it was committed long-term to our city.
Fiat Chrysler's announcement this week is the latest in a series of good job-creation news for the city. Since 2015, Site Selection Magazine has consistently ranked Toledo as a top 10 mid-size metro for business attraction and growth. This is being fueled by the immense private sector investment in our region that has led to more than 5,000 new jobs and $3 billion of capital investment. These investments are creating well-paying employment opportunities for residents of Toledo, northwest Ohio, and southeast Michigan.
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Check the interactive leaf collection map at
this link
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Sign up for leaf collection text alerts at
this link
.
Leaf collection will occur
next week,
Dec. 9 to Dec. 14,
in the following areas:
In Zip Code 43608 (this is a first pass for these areas):
- Expressway Dr. on the north, I-280 on the east, Central Ave. on the south, Cherry St. on the west
- Central Ave. on the north, I-280 on the east, Greenbelt Pkwy. on the south, Cherry St. on the west
In Zip Code 43623 (this is a second pass for these areas):
- North City Limits, Secor Rd. on the east, Laskey Rd. on the south, and West City Limits
- Laskey Rd. on the north, Secor Rd. on the east, Sylvania Ave. on the south, and West City Limits
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In Zip Code 43613 (this is a second pass for these areas):
- North City Limits, Douglas Rd. on the east, Laskey Rd. on the south, and Secor Rd. on the west
- North City Limits, Jackman Rd. on the east, Laskey Rd. on the south, and Douglas Rd. on the west
- Laskey Rd. on the north, Douglas Rd. on the east, Sylvania Ave. on the south, and Secor Rd. on the west
- Laskey Rd. on the north, Jackman Rd. on the east, Sylvania Ave on the south, and Douglas Rd. on the west
- Sylvania Ave. on the north, Jackman Rd. on the east, Central Ave. on the south, and Douglas Rd. on the west
In Zip Code 43606 (this is a second pass for these areas):
- Sylvania Ave. on the north, Secor Rd. on the east, Central Ave. on the south, and West City Limits
- Sylvania Ave. on the north, Douglas Rd. on the east, Central Ave. on the south, and Secor Rd. on the west
- Central Ave. on the north, Douglas Rd. on the east, Dorr St. on the south, Secor Rd. on the west
- Central Ave. on the north, Upton Ave. on the east, Bancroft St. on the south, Douglas Rd. on the west
- Central Ave. on the north, I-75 on the east, Lincoln Ave./Bancroft St. on the south, Upton Ave. on the west
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K9 officer "JJ" retired Friday, Dec. 6 after six years of service to the City of Toledo.
Officer Kohlman, JJ’s handler, adopted him into his family.
Though he may be retired, JJ still acts as if he is going to work everyday.
Thanks for your many dog years of service and we all hope your retirement is pleasant and treat-filled!
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Abandoned and Forfeited Motor Vehicle Auction
The Toledo Police Department is holding its forth abandoned and forfeited motor vehicle auction of the year through Dec. 16.
All vehicles will be sold AS IS (without any warranty) and all sales are final (there are no refunds for any reason). Most vehicles will have a salvage title. There will be approximately 25 cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
The Vehicle Impound Office can be contacted Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 419 245-3399.
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Old Newsboys Association Awards Toledo Fire & Rescue $26,000 Grant
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The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department was awarded a public education grant in the amount of $26,000 from the Old Newsboys Goodfellows Association.
The Toledo Fire & Rescue Public Education Bureau purchased the Lion Bullseye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System with the grant money. The training simulator will be used by the department's public educators in schools, businesses, and healthcare facilities for all-ages fire safety education and community training.
"This unique training platform allows for activation of pull station alarming systems and the proper use of fire extinguishers without the danger of live fire or interrupting in-place fire protection systems," said Fire Chief Brian Byrd.
The Old Newsboys Association was founded in 1929 with a mission of “assistance without delay” which is still the mainstay of this great organization. The Old Newsboys provide aid and relief to the financially disadvantaged of northwest Ohio through the distribution of new clothing and shoes to needy children via vouchers distributed by school administrators, police officers, firefighters, and neighbors.
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9th Annual Battle of the Badges
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The 9th Annual Battle of the Badges Police vs. Fire Walleye Hockey Game will be played at
3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7
at the Huntington Center.
Tickets are $19 each. Admission to the Toledo Walleye hockey game, against the Cincinnati Cyclones is included in the ticket price. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Toledo Police Foundation and Toledo Firefighters Local 92 charities. The game’s theme is the annual Teddy Bear Toss. Bring a teddy bear to toss on the Huntington Center’s ice for charity, after the Walleye score their first goal! All teddy bears thrown on the ice will be donated to local charities.
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The 2019 City of Toledo Holiday Tree Lighting Event will be
3-7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15
at the Ottawa Park Ice Rink. The event is free and open to the public. The activities include:
- Food Trucks, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Horse Carriage Rides, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Open Skate, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Ice Carving Demonstration, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Tree Lighting, 6:05 p.m.
The city of Toledo supports the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Joan Easler, ADA coordinator, at 419-245-1059.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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162,764
potholes filled
255
water main breaks repaired
1,813,608
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
46,656
feet of storm sewers cleaned
2,336
illegal signs removed
1,397
trees trimmed
9,488
building inspections
2,512
contractor licences
48,831
EMS runs
6,083
fire runs
46,129
cubic yards of leaves collected
2,964
salt used
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Mayor Doug DeGood
1947-2019
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The city of Toledo mourns with the family of Toledo Mayor Doug DeGood, who died Dec. 1.
Mr. DeGood in 1977 defeated Max Reddish, the Republican candidate, to become the youngest big-city mayor in the United States — and Toledo’s youngest mayor since its founding.
He will forever be remembered as a committed public servant and visionary who enjoyed an active life serving his Toledo community. He was a strong leader who navigated Toledo through labor disputes and fiscal strife. Mr. DeGood is remembered as a quiet, caring, and educated architect of the city of Toledo.
All Toledoans are urged all to celebrate the life of an extraordinary person who truly made Toledo a better place to live.
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The Human Relations Commission, in partnership with mayor’s office staff, has put together a list of available opportunities for people in need this holiday season, as well as opportunities to volunteer or donate.
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Tech company's Toledo office to receive more than $5 million in state grant funds
The Toledo office of a Cleveland-based tech company will potentially receive as much as $5 million in state grant money to help new entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. The money is part of $32 million in grant funds awarded by the Ohio Third Frontier Entrepreneurial Services Provider Program to 14 collaborators across northern Ohio.
Before (and After): Toledo Zoo presents 34th Lights Before Christmas
The 2019 edition of the Lights Before Christmas officially began Nov. 22 with the annual lighting of what the Zoo simply calls “The Big Tree”— an 85-foot Norway spruce decorated with over 700 sets of lights for over 30,000 individual LED bulbs in total. But the event itself is the culmination of a year’s worth of work.
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