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.

Director of Public Service Megan Robson, Commissioner of Urban Beautification Sara Stacy, and Manager of Forestry Jody Prude join Mayor Wade to discuss all things trees in Toledo.

Leaf collection began on Monday and we will continue that work for the next six weeks. Trees are an important part of maintaining our built environment and protecting our watershed.

The City of Toledo recently re-vamped our Employee Values. For the next 8 months, we will highlight one of these values with one of our city's 2,700 employees who I think exemplifies one of these core values.

Commissioner of Sewer and Drainage Services Calvin Harris joins Mayor Wade to discuss the second City of Toledo Employee Value, Belonging.

We define belonging at work as "feeling valued through positive connections with others."

Calvin has worked for the City for 22 years. He remembers starting in an entry-level position and working his way up which he credits to the people before him who cultivated a sense of belonging for him. Mayor Wade and Calvin discuss how Calvin continues to foster this value in the city's Division of Sewer and Drainage Services.

Engage Toledo Supervisor Kaleena Harris and 2024 Ambassador Academy attendee JaMezz McKinney join Mayor Wade to discuss what it is like to attend the Ambassador Academy.

Toledo's Ambassador Academy provides residents with the opportunity to interact with our city's departments and get an insider's look.

Learn more about it at toledo.oh.gov/ambassador

Council Member Nick Komives, one of the co-sponsors of the 1% for the Environment Fund joins Mayor Wade to talk about this Friday's exciting opportunity for Toledo residents to join a tour of several projects around the city that demonstrate our commitment to building a more sustainable environment.

This FREE event is a collaboration between the City of Toledo and Power a Clean Future Ohio.

Department of Public Utilities Director Doug Stephens and Commissioner of Utilities Administration Cindy Geronimo join Mayor Wade to talk about our new customer service portal for water service.

The new customer service portal integrates the technology from our recently installed Smart Meters and offers residents the opportunity to see their water usage and bill from the convenience of an app on their phone.

We are always looking for ways to enhance the customer experience. This new software is an exciting step.

Learn more on our website at toledo.oh.gov/mytol