City of Toledo

The City of Toledo is seeking community input on the transformative Dorr St. to Adams St. Project, supported by a $20M RAISE Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This initiative is a key step toward reconnecting neighborhoods like Junction and Englewood to the growing Toledo Social Innovation District in UpTown—a hub for job training, economic growth, and community collaboration. Project Highlights: 💼Enhancing connectivity to jobs, education, and essential services 🛠️ Upgrading infrastructure to fuel future development 🚲 Improving safety with new streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian pathways 💬 We’re committed to making this project impactful, and your perspective matters. 💡 What design features do you believe are most critical for improving connections between neighborhoods and economic hubs? Let us know in the comments!

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! City of Toledo offices are closed today and tomorrow for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. For immediate concerns, call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020. We are grateful for our residents and the wonderful year we've shared. Wishing everyone a cozy holiday! 🍂

Calling All Organizations with Holiday Giving Opportunities! 🎄✨ The season of giving is almost here, and we want to make it easy for everyone to spread joy and lend a helping hand! 💕 We're creating a master list of volunteer opportunities and donation drives happening around the holidays so our community can find the perfect way to give back. Are you part of an organization hosting an event, or do you know of a group making a difference this season? Share the details with us using the form here: https://ow.ly/J62e50UflXQ

As we move toward the end of 2024, we are already looking toward all the exciting things to come in 2025. Toledo residents have a huge impact on many of the decisions we make here at City Hall. You can stay up to date by subscribing to our Neighborhoods Newsletter: https://ow.ly/mUKR50UcO6f

🚴♂️ We want your input on new bike trails in our City Parks! Thanks to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Dept’s Creating Healthy Communities grant, we're working to make trails more accessible. Let us know where you'd like to ride! Share feedback 👉 https://ow.ly/bsRH50U974K

📢🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert: Budget Season is Here! In the latest episode of Wednesdays with Wade, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz sat down with Finance Director Melanie Campbell and City Council President Carrie Hartman to discuss Toledo’s upcoming budget. This budget cycle, the focus remains on: 🏡 Enhancing neighborhood safety and resident well-being ♻️ Reducing our environmental footprint 📦 Boosting efficiency in service delivery Learn how we’re aligning our expenditures with Toledo’s biggest needs! Listen to the full episode here: https://ow.ly/97Tt50U0r8T

📖✨ Download Our FREE Landlord Resource Guide! Calling all landlords and housing providers! We've created a comprehensive guide to help you navigate your rights and responsibilities with confidence. What’s inside? ✅ A lease draft template ✅ Inspection checklists ✅ Guidance on Pay-to-Stay laws ✅ And much more! Whether you're new to property management or a seasoned professional, this resource has everything you need to manage your properties effectively and maintain positive tenant relationships. 💻 Click here to view and download: https://ow.ly/po1850Ub19K

It is our duty to spend tax dollars responsibly and invest in the ways matter most to Toledoans. This year's proposed budget preserves those services and initiatives that are so important to the City's continued success. Read more about the budget process and other news in my newsletter: https://ow.ly/i7XQ50Ubk5B

Last week, the City of Toledo hosted its inaugural Landlord Education Fair at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, bringing together hundreds of housing providers eager to learn about their responsibilities, rights, and available resources. Organized by the City’s Department of Housing and Community Development, the fair provided practical tools, from legal guidance to property management tips, and attendees left equipped to better serve tenants and strengthen the local housing market. The event featured insights from experts, including representatives from: 🔹 Toledo-Lucas County Health Department 🔹 Lucas County Metropolitan Housing 🔹 The Fair Housing Center 🔹 Lucas County Auditor 🔹 LAWO 🔹 Toledo Lead Safe 🔹 Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo Participants like Jeffrey Broussard, a property owner who traveled from San Diego, found the event invaluable. With over 20 years of experience, Broussard emphasized the importance of staying engaged as a landlord and highlighted the benefits of networking face-to-face. Red more about the event at: https://ow.ly/vaCg50Ua3lq

Yesterday, we officially presented the 2025 Proposed Budget to Toledo City Council in the City Council Chambers. This balanced budget reflects our commitment to providing the core city services our residents rely on while addressing priorities that drive growth and improve quality of life in Toledo. 💡 Curious about the key priorities for 2025? Watch Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz’s interview with 13abc for an in-depth overview: https://ow.ly/s2s050UaZzb