Community Focus with Jaden Jefferson

We are less than a week away from the November general election and now on Community Focus, I'm joined by At-Large Councilmember Tiffany Preston-Whitman (D), who's running to retain her seat, and newcomer Dr. Michele Grim (D), who's running for an at-large seat on city council.

Originally Aired: October 31, 2021

On this week's Community Focus, more of my one-on-one with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz regarding his election victory, as well as a look at Toledo Police Schools' partnership with ProMedica to prepare the next generation of medical professionals!

Originally Aired: November 7, 2021

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Rev. John C. Jones, President of HOPE Toledo, a local organization that aims to provide every child in Lucas County with an early childhood education. Recently, the organization pledged $20 million toward that cause.

Originally Aired: October 24, 2021

On this week’s edition of Community Focus, I’m joined by mayoral candidates Carty Finkbeiner (I) and incumbent Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz (D) to discuss gun violence in our community, ahead of the November 2nd election. Both candidates say they have a plan to address the issue.

Originally Aired: October 17, 2021

On this week's Community Focus, I'm joined by Brenna Reynolds, a Democratic candidate for Rossford City Council. Reynolds says since moving to Rossford 5 years ago, she has always wanted to make meaningful change in the community, and that this is the way to go about doing it.

Originally Aired: October 10, 2021

On this week’s Community Focus, I wanted to focus on local elections.

They may not seem like a big deal, but they have a significantly larger impact than what you might think.

Originally Aired: October 3, 2021

On this week's edition of Community Focus, I'm joined by Council Member Theresa Morris (D of District 6 to discuss her reaction to the results of last week's primary election, as well as plans she has for her first full term representing the 6th district.

Originally Aired: September 26, 2021

Now on Community Focus, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz joins me to discuss his primary election victory and expectations for the November general election. Also hear more about what it's like to face an opponent like former mayor Carty Finkbeiner.

Originally Aired: September 19, 2021

Mac Driscoll is running as a Democrat for an at-large seat on Toledo City Council and he wants your vote this September. I spoke to Driscoll to discuss his plans for the city of Toledo, if elected, as well as his endorsement for mayor.

Originally Aired: September 12, 2021

Blade employees are fighting back against what they say are unethical, union busting practices by their parent company, Block communications, and the local family that runs it, the Blocks. During a Blade Guild union meeting held earlier this week, employees met with fellow journalists and members of the community to discuss ways they could potentially put an end to years of divestment and unethical practices.

Sarah Elms, a political reporter with The Blade, says that the Blocks have spent a significant amount of money to pay Tennessee-based lawyer Richard Lowe to negotiate on their behalf, rather than investing those funds into the significantly short-staffed paper.

Employees say their focus is local, and mission, remains the same: to provide ethical, in-depth coverage to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, but they say it’s crucial to shine a light on the lack of support from Block Communications and  the Block family.