Run With Sam!

By Sam Melden for Toledo City Council - District 5

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What's Run With Sam! about?

Thanks for listening! I created this podcast to take you behind the scenes on my campaign for Toledo City Council - District 5. We are hard at work everyday trying to connect with voters in District 5 to move Toledo forward, and this is one way I hope to stay in touch with my neighbors. *Paid for by Friends of Sam Melden

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Run With Sam! episodes:

02.18.2020
Episode 27: Last Run With Sam Podcast... For Now
Today’s show is a very brief update on what’s going on with the Run With Sam podcast, and an invitation to the new District 5 Podcast.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Toledo District 5 on TwitterToledo...
02.04.2020
Episode 26: Committees, Public Forums, and More!
On today’s show hear some updates around the district about the new development project at the old Elder-Beerman site (including information about an upcoming public forum), updates about committees Sam is serving on with Toledo City Council, and a clip...
01.08.2020
Episode 25: The District 5 Podcast
On today’s show hear some updates around the district about new development projects, clips from City Council’s swearing in ceremony on January 2nd, changes to the podcast, and how to get in touch and stay in the loop with Sam.Call...
11.26.2019
Episode 24: Thanksgiving!
On today’s show Sam talks about what’s happened since Election Day, and what’s next.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231
10.29.2019
Episode 23: One Week To Go!
On today’s show Sam talks with Tom Puffenberger, candidate for Toledo Municipal Judge, as well as gives a few updates on the campaign and District 5 News.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on...
10.16.2019
Episode 22: 3 Weeks to Go & Meet Sheena!
On today’s show Sam talks with Sheena Barnes, candidate for Toledo Public School Board, as well as gives a few updates on the campaign.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on voter registration and...
10.09.2019
Episode 21: 27 Days To Go!
On today’s show Sam talks with Betsy, Cindy and family, who he met at a West Toledo ‘Meet the Candidates’ event. Also in this episode Sam talks about District 5 news and what’s next in the campaign.Call or Text Sam,...
10.01.2019
Episode 20: Let’s Talk WLS Issue 7!
On today’s show Sam talks with new Superintendent of Washington Local Schools, Kadee Anstadt as well as Washington Local Schools Board President Mark Hughes about the district and the upcoming Washington Local Schools Levy.Call or Text Sam, receive a response...
09.24.2019
Episode 19: Voter Registration day!
On today’s show Sam gives a few updates on the campaign with 42 days left until the November General Election (November 5th), as well as talks about recent District 5 news.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours:...
09.12.2019
Episode 18: Primary Day
On today’s show, Sam takes you behind the scenes on Primary Day as he visits multiple polling locations, and interviews with Toledo’s famous independent journalist, Jaden Reports!Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on...
09.03.2019
Episode 17: Mile 20
On today’s show, Sam talks about the last week before the primary and ways to continue to get involved.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Absentee & Early Vote Info: https://co.lucas.oh.us/75/Absentee-VotingFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf...
08.20.2019
Episode 16: Neighborhood Fun With The Blanks
On today’s show, Sam talks with The Banks family who is hosting a neighborhood movie night.. Also updates on early voting and District 5 news.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Absentee & Early Vote Info: https://co.lucas.oh.us/75/Absentee-VotingFor...
08.13.2019
Episode 15: Vote Early!
On today’s show, Sam talks with 17 year old campaign volunteer; Jackson Grefe. Also updates on early voting and District 5 news.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Toledo Blade Article on District 5Absentee & Early Vote...
08.05.2019
Episode 14: One Week to Early Voting
On today’s show, Sam talks about the terrible news out of El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio this past weekend. Also updates on voting registration and early voting.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231 Study on Amount...
07.26.2019
Episode 12: Less Than 50 Days To The Primary!
On today’s show, Sam gives some updates on the campaign and District 5 news.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer
07.01.2019
Episode 11: Let’s Talk Neighborhood Greenways
On today’s show, Sam speaks with the Maholly family.Find more information about District 5K’s here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1828769017226045/Interesting in a attending a Playground Town Hall? Find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/912409729090657/Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information...
06.18.2019
Episode 10: Meet Our Volunteer of the Week!
On today’s show, Sam speaks with Erin, our campaign volunteer of the week.Find more information about District 5K’s here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1828769017226045/Interesting in a attending a Playground Town Hall? Find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/912409729090657/Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24...
06.10.2019
Episode 9: Summer is Here!
On today’s show, Sam discusses some of the new changes in the District, as well as what’s next on the campaign trail.Find more information about District 5K’s here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1828769017226045/Interesting in a attending a Playground Town Hall? Find more information here:...
06.04.2019
Episode 8: What's Next At Monroe and Secor
On today’s show, Sam talks with Paul Hollenbeck, and presents the opening remarks from a recent meeting about Encompass Health’s proposed plan for the Monroe and Secor area.View photos from the proposed Encompass Health plan on Sam’s facebook page here:...
05.28.2019
Episode 7: Meet The Interns!
On today’s show, Sam talks with the newest campaign interns, Katy and Tierney.Read about Encompass Health’s plan to come to the Sisters of Notre Dame property here - https://www.toledoblade.com/development/2019/05/24/health-care-company-eyes-former-sisters-of-notre-dame-propertyCall or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more...
05.14.2019
Episode 6: Potholes and Pizza
On today’s show, Sam talks with Mayor of Toledo, Wade Kapszukiewicz.Read about Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz’s pothole plan here - https://toledo.oh.govCall or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.com
05.06.2019
Episode 5: Meet Rachel Rine
New York Times Article - Where the Good Jobs AreLucas County Young DemsSam Melden for Toledo District 5 Facebook PageSam Melden for Toledo District 5 Volunteer FormCall or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on...
04.30.2019
Episode 4: And They're Off!
For more information on the campaign, or to contact Sam: sammelden.com
04.24.2019
Episode 3: Talking With Lincolnshire Trustees
Today’s interview with Joe and Bill, Trustees of the Lincolnshire Neighborhood Association.Earth Day Cleanup at Close Park: Saturday, April 28th at 10am 2131 Castlewood Dr, Toledo, OH 43613 Campaign Volunteer Kick-Off at Sip Coffee House: Saturday, April 28th at 1pm 3160 Markway Rd, Toledo, Ohio...
04.12.2019
Episode 2: At The Barber Shop
Today’s interview with Stephen Anderson of Executive Barber Shop in Cricket West. Campaign Volunteer Kick-Off at Sip Coffee House: Sunday, April 28th at 1pm 3160 Markway Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43606 For more information on the campaign, or to contact Sam: sammelden.com
04.03.2019
Introducing: the Run With Sam Podcast!
Campaign Volunteer Kick-Off at Sip Coffee House: Sunday, April 28th at 1pm 3160 Markway Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43606 For more information on the campaign, or to contact Sam: sammelden.com Theme song composer: carolmatzpiano.com

What's Run With Sam! about?

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Run With Sam! episodes:

Episode 27: Last Run With Sam Podcast... For Now

Episode 26: Committees, Public Forums, and More!

Episode 25: The District 5 Podcast

Episode 24: Thanksgiving!

Episode 23: One Week To Go!

Episode 22: 3 Weeks to Go & Meet Sheena!

Episode 21: 27 Days To Go!

Episode 20: Let’s Talk WLS Issue 7!

Episode 19: Voter Registration day!

Episode 18: Primary Day

Episode 17: Mile 20

Episode 16: Neighborhood Fun With The Blanks

Episode 15: Vote Early!

Episode 14: One Week to Early Voting

Episode 12: Less Than 50 Days To The Primary!

Episode 11: Let’s Talk Neighborhood Greenways

Episode 10: Meet Our Volunteer of the Week!

Episode 9: Summer is Here!

Episode 8: What's Next At Monroe and Secor

Episode 7: Meet The Interns!

Episode 6: Potholes and Pizza

Episode 5: Meet Rachel Rine

Episode 4: And They're Off!

Episode 3: Talking With Lincolnshire Trustees

Episode 2: At The Barber Shop

Introducing: the Run With Sam Podcast!