In case you missed it, or would just like to listen again--here is the 2024 State of the City Address from Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.

President of Council Carrie Hartman and Kid Mayor Lilly Jones begin. Mayor Wade's speech begins at (5:59).

Toledo is at a tipping point, and we are excited to tip our perceptions toward all that can be as we continue to do the work and sustain the momentum we have built over the past few years.

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Opening remarks begin at 4:45 p.m. Mayor Kapszukiewicz's speech set to begin at 5:00 p.m.

Stay tuned, and we will publish the full speech right here on the podcast!

Mayor Wade and Deputy Mayor Abby Arnold discuss some interesting long-term plans for road construction and strategic planning that centers resident safety and comfort.

Road construction is more than just filling potholes and repaving roads. While we are thrilled with how much progress we have made on both of those things, we are also excited for the incremental and impactful changes we can make with how we envision roads as connecting our neighborhoods and designing those neighborhoods to be more easily traversed and enjoyable for all residents.

Mayor Wade champions what he calls "one of the great success stories we've had over the last few years" as he discusses all things Toledo roads with the Transportation Department.

This episode is a companion to the series of "On Your Block" meetings the City is hosting through February. There have been meetings scheduled in each district and the associated Council Member is there to advocate alongside residents. If you'd like to attend one, even outside your district, there are two more. We will be at Sanger Library Feb 22 and Point Place Library Feb 27, 2024.

No doubt the 2020 1/4% Roads Levy has helped make a significant impact on Toledo roads, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to keep the momentum going.

Councilman Nick Komives and Public Utilities Director Ed Moore discuss the Water Rate Affordability Program (WRAP), the outcome of a 2021 study on water rate affordability in Toledo.

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Councilwoman Cerssandra McPherson and Mayor Kapszukiewicz ring in Black History Month talking about Toledo's Jazz History.

Listen along as they discuss Toledo legends like Art Tatum, Jon Hendricks, and Rusty's Café.

Glass City Jazz Fest comes back in August, but the spirit of Jazz is present year-round in Toledo!

Malcolm Cunningham, Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) and Anthony Smith, Executive Director of Cities United join Mayor Wade to discuss public safety, and long and short term strategies to continue reducing violence in our communities.

Learn a little more at toledo.oh.gov/MONSE

Learn about Toledo's ongoing commitment to sustainability, the One Percent for the Environment fund, and how Dana's work helps guide the city through our Climate Action Plan.

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Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz meets with Erin Baker, Director and Caryn Maloney, Commissioner of the Human Relations Commission to discuss all things MLK Unity Celebration. This is a virtual event with supplemental in-person events all weekend long. Visit toledo.oh.gov/mlk for more info.

Happy New Year, Toledo! After a brief break in podcast episodes, we are back with a helpful and informative conversation with Colleen Ali, the City's Landlord-Tenant Manager.

EDIT: Our Wednesdays with Wade meeting for January has been canceled due to a schedule conflict. Mayor Wade will be joining Chief Troendle and Malcolm Cunningham for a panel with the MacArthur Foundation called "Rethinking Jails + Justice Town Hall".

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