Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson

Emergencies can happen at any time, cause damage, and even cost lives. On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Abby Buchhop, director of the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency, to discuss her team's response to the recent Point Place disaster.

Senior citizens are a growing population in our community — and one woman who's witnessed that growth firsthand for 49 years — is outgoing Area Office on Aging President & CEO Billie Johnson, who joins me on this week's Community Focus.

Phase two of Glass City Metropark has opened to the public, Toledo is preparing for the Italian Bowl's arrival in July, and on this week's edition of Community Focus, I'm joined by Destination Toledo President & CEO Lance Woodworth.

Steve Reamey is one of the voices you hear on your morning drive during the week on Party 103.3. He's also on the board of Equality Toledo, and joins me on Community Focus, to discuss Pride Month and the challenges currently facing the LGBTQIA+ community.

Last week, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz launched the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. And this week, on Community Focus, I'm joined by the director of that new office: Malcom Cunningham.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Secretary of State Frank LaRose — who despite expressing disapproval about August special elections back in 2021 — is supporting this year's. I asked him why, and about the many questions surrounding the election.

My coverage of Ohio's upcoming, controversial special election continues on Community Focus, as this week, I'm joined by State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) OH-11. Hear about her efforts to ensure every voice, regardless of political affiliation, is heard.

The Ohio House has voted to send a proposal to require a 60% threshold for voters to pass amendments to the state constitution. Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) joins me on Community Focus to discuss the many concerns about this.

On this week's Community Focus, University of Toledo Head Women's Basketball Coach Tricia Cullop, who recently signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Hear her take on NIL deals and the active transfer portal.

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Nick Komives, an at-large member of Toledo City Council, to discuss the city's efforts to slow climate change, while also providing incentives for residents to do their part.