The City of Toledo's Community Development Grants Manager Monica Brown joins Mayor Wade to discuss the next Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Toledo.

The Five-Year Consolidated Plan determines how the city allocates federal funding from programs like the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) to meet the needs of our community.

Learn more here.

Marc Folk from the Arts Commission, President of City Council Carrie Hartman, and Toledo artist Mark Yappeuying join Mayor Wade to discuss how Toledo has selected its third ever city flag. 

Through an engaging public process and the work of a Design Review Board, Toledo's 188th birthday celebration is highlighted by this exciting change.

City Prosecutor, Rebecca Facey and Assistant Prosecutor, Michelle Turvey join Mayor Wade to discuss Accountability in the fourth installment of this sub-series on the City of Toledo’s Employee Values.

They discuss their work with the city and the prosecutor’s office culture - both of which compel these women and their team toward consistent accountability of themselves, each other, and the larger Toledo community.

Mayor Wade's wife Sarah discuss their favorite old and new Toledo holiday traditions, and what they really want for Christmas this year.

Toledo was recently recognized as a Top Winter Wonderland Getaway.

Happy Holidays, Toledo!

Kid Mayor Lilly and Kid Councilmember Asher join Mayor Wade to discuss their experience this year learning about the city and preparing their suggestions for how to make Toledo even better.

Lilly and Asher highlight their most exciting experiences seeing behind the scenes in Toledo's City operations, and offer some advice for future Kid Mayor and Councilmembers to get the most out of this program.

The City of Toledo’s Disability Manager, Valerie Fatica, joins Mayor Wade to discuss this year’s Snow Angels Program.

We believe in making Toledo better together, and this program pairs Toledo seniors and people with disabilities with volunteers who are ready to shovel and plow their driveways and sidewalks.

Valerie discusses how this program is growing here in Toledo, and her work with other municipalities curious about implementing their own similar program.

If you want to volunteer as a Snow Angel this year, sign up here!

Economic Development Director Brandon Sehlhorst and Toledo Design Collective Studio Director Ryan Bunch join Mayor Wade to discuss an upcoming $53 million investment to improve safety and connectivity on streets in the Junction, Englewood, and Uptown neighborhoods. 

Supported by a $20 million RAISE grant from the US Department of Transportation, the city will make comprehensive upgrades to streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit systems beginning in 2027. 

This episode highlights the project history and invites residents to take part in a series of public input sessions beginning December 5, 2024, before the design phase begins. 

Find the meeting schedule and more information about the project at toledo.oh.gov/RAISE.

Director of Public Service Megan Robson and Urban Beautification's Charlie Moore join Mayor Wade to discuss what it means to have a sense of purpose in our work as city employees.

Charlie's work in Urban Beautification means he is in Toledo Neighborhoods every day. He may run the street sweeper, but he is always finding ways to engage meaningfully with neighbors.

Director Robson discusses the importance of engaging meaningfully with the city, and how she works to empower her team to do just that.

City Council President Carrie Hartman and Finance Director Melanie Campbell join Mayor Wade to continue the discussion on the City of Toledo's budget and how it works.

Budget hearings began yesterday with the Committee of the Whole and will run through the middle of December.

This episode asks, "How can we stretch our dollars further?"

Brandon Sehlhorst Director of Economic Development, Simon Nyi Grants Commissioner, and Councilman George Sarantou Finance, Debt, and Budget Oversight Committee Chair join Mayor Wade to discuss the 2025 budget that will be presented to City Council this week.

This episode discusses Toledo's financial health, revenue, and the various ways the City brings in money beyond our income tax revenue.