The City of Toledo would like to remind you that our next Leap Forward holiday will be Monday, January 18th. There will be no refuse or recycling collection on that day in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
For residents who are Green 2, collection will be on Tuesday, January 19th. Orange 2 will be on Wednesday, January 20th; Blue 2 will be on Thursday January 21st; Red 2 will be on Friday, January 22nd and Yellow 1 will be on Monday, January 25th.
Computer Aided Dispatch
Welcome to Short Notes from the November 18, 2009 Session of the 128th General Assembly. This is a summary of what happened on the floor of the House in Columbus. This is not meant to be a formal summary of the bills, but meant to provide from my point of view what happened. I know that some readers may disagree with my point of view and I actually appreciate that. I love to learn about issues, study them and process them through my understanding.
For those of you wanted to get out and enjoy the beatiful weather tommorow:) will we be doing our second intersection protest monday 4-6. We are going to consolidate to just one intersection monroe and secor. See you there, if you are coming please bring your own sign, we have a few, but not too many) we wnat to have a simply message government healthcare is not what we want, be creative and look forward to seeing you there.
park @ the walgreen's parking lot
http://meetup.com/the-children-of-liberty
Fisher supports Educational Reform
Toledo, Ohio – “It really speaks volumes when you have such a diverse group of people and organizations supporting your campaign,” said Darlene Fisher. “Our children deserve leadership that puts their interest first. Keeping the lines of communication open, listening to our community regarding important issues, confronting obstacles that hamper learning and moving forward with action have been my guiding principles. I believe that is why so many from such diverse backgrounds are supporting our school board campaign,” she said.
Welcome to Short Notes from October Session dates of the 128th General Assembly. This is a summary of what happened on the floor of the House in Columbus. This is not meant to be a formal summary of the bills, but meant to provide from my point of view what happened. I know that some readers may disagree with my point of view and I actually appreciate that. I love to learn about issues, study them and process them through my understanding.
In these final days of the campaign we are in a statistical dead heat with our opponent and there is a large number of undecided voters. Every person can help make a difference in the outcome of this election and the future of our city - there is still time to get involved.
I look forward to the day when all gambling is legal in this no-fun state. Though this is a limited approval, I feel it's the best way so move forward. Next poker rooms will be allowed, then slots in taverns.
My friends and I gamble all the time. We choose to bet on Football, Baseball, Basketball, Nascar, golf and bowling. Hell, I bet $50 that the national anthem of the 2009 superbowl would be over 2 minutes and 3 seconds - and won. Oh how she warbled! It would be nice to be able to get firm lines on these events - we need a local sport book.
Governor Strickland & House Democrats stick taxpayers with the bill
COLUMBUS— House Republicans today offered a number of alternatives to legislation put forward by Democrats that will retroactively increase the tax burden on Ohio’s families by 4.2 percent in 2009. Currently, state income tax rates are to be reduced by a total of 21 percent over a five-year period, according to House Bill 66 of the 126th General Assembly. Governor Strickland and House Democrats have supported increasing the state income tax to fill the void created by their budget shortfall.
Greetings!
This installment of my Township Update will focus on the Fire Department, which has been extremely busy the last 18 months fulfilling the promises of the 2008 1.25 Mill Fire Levy. But first, a brief announcement about the Police Department:
Tax Holiday Extended in Police Department
As we begin the 2010 budget process, the Sylvania Township Trustees unanimously voted to extend the tax holiday that I first introduced in 2007. In total, this tax holiday will save Sylvania Township taxpayers $1,050,000 in 2010 and approximately $2,700,000 over three years.
All but one of the candidates for Mayor have shown who they are. Good or bad they have done so. One has not. With his vague rhetoric of little or no substance he has tried to convince us that all me need to do is to sit down and talk to each other and afterwards sing kumbaya. I don't know about you other voters, I don't need a mayor whose going to do nothing but have town hall meetings at the Northwest corner of Douglas and Sylvania and then afterwards have an "America's Got Talent" contest.
The date has been set for Saturday, October 10, 2009 and we need your help!
Your University of Toledo Alumni Association is looking for parade vehicles, namely convertibles and jeep wranglers to help carry dignitaries and alumni award winners in our Oct. 10 Homecoming Parade.
We need to locate as many "convertible-type" vehicles for the parade as possible. If you know of anyone who may be interested in helping out, please feel free to forward this email to friends who may have an interest in participating.
Please find additional details below.
Toledo, OH – On Wednesday, September 2nd from 7 PM – 9 PM, the Ottawa Tavern located at 1815 Adams St. continues their “Political Party” series. This event is designed to help Toledo voters become informed and meet the candidates in this upcoming municipal election, and on September 2nd voters will have the opportunity to meet Stephen Ward, an Independent Candidate for Toledo City Council At-Large.
Open Arms, Findlay Hope House to receive aid from local nonprofit
TOLEDO, Ohio – August 5, 2009 Hannah’s Socks, a Perrysburg-based nonprofit focused on providing clothing necessities to the less fortunate, is now warming the feet and hearts of Findlay, Ohio.
Hannah’s Socks has recently begun providing socks to two shelters in Findlay, The Findlay Hope House and Open Arms. Both shelters will be receiving sock donations on a quarterly basis.
Representative Latta Supports Making This Incentive Permanent
Perrysburg, OH (July 15, 2009) Private landowners—and especially family
farmers—will be the beneficiaries of legislation, co-sponsored by
Representative Robert E. Latta (R-OH), to make permanent the federal tax
incentive for donations of conservation easements. The incentive, which is
slated to expire at the end of 2009, has helped Black Swamp Conservancy work
with willing landowners in our community to conserve over 3,500 acres of
agricultural land and natural areas since it was first enacted in 2006.
Teamwork Toledo member Kevin Milliken will seek the unexpired term being vacated by Toledo City Council President Mark Sobczak, who tendered his resignation earlier today.
“There has never been a more appropriate time for an independent voice to assist Toledo City Council in its efforts to reduce the current deficit, balance the budget, and restore our public safety forces to full capacity,” Milliken said.
House Committee on Agriculture to Hold Cap and Trade Hearing Today
WASHINGTON- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the
House Committee on Agriculture, will participate in today's full
committee hearing on the Waxman-Markey climate change and energy bill
(HR 2454).
"I want to thank Chairman Peterson and Ranking Member Lucas for holding
this very important hearing on the proposed Cap and Trade bill. I look
forward to hearing testimony from today's panelists and exchanging in
thoughtful debate on the ramifications of this legislation on our
Toledo, OH – The race for city council continues to increase with over two dozen people obtaining petitions to get on the ballot.
Ward asserts, “I am excited about all the candidates who are entering the fray for city council. Toledo is currently in a crisis, in a desperate need of transformation. I commend Mr. Clark and all those who are willing to take a step forward in a time such as this. This will provide more options for the citizens of Toledo in their quest for change.”
A friend of mine is competing to win $500 for herself and for her favorite charity, the Battered Woman's Shelter. Here's a copy of the Email she sent me, censored for privacy.
Summit Credit Union has done a "Pay it forward" program where they gave me $10 to give back to the community. I donated it to the Madison battered women's shelter.
The winner of the video gets a change to win $500 and $500 towards their favorite United Way charity.
WHO: Teamwork Toledo
WHAT: Public Forum
WHEN: Wednesday May 27, 2009
7 p.m.
WHERE: Chester Zablocki Senior Center,
Central & Lagrange Streets
WHY: To Hear from Citizens About Crime Concerns,
Police Layoffs
Teamwork Toledo will kick off a city-wide summertime listening tour with a public forum on crime concerns on Wednesday, May 27, 7 p.m. at the Zablocki Senior Center. All six city council candidates who represent Teamwork Toledo will be in attendance.
