Toledo News

Mayor Finkbeiner announces two facade grants for 113 & 117 Main St.

Mayor Finkbeiner held a press conference with several owners of Toledo's auto dealerships, including Marianne Ballas (Ballas Buick), Greg Dunn (Dunn Chevy Buick), and Robb Brown (Brown Motor Sales) to promote the importance of buying cars made by the Big 3.

As of January 1, 2009 the City of Toledo is implementing a new trash collection system. Refuse collection days will move forward one business day after each city holiday, thus resulting in no weekend holiday collection.

Toledo, OH - Recognizing the hardship and pain of housing foreclosure, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner sent letters today to U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, U.S. HUD Secretary Steve Preston, Senator George Voinovich, Senator Sherrod Brown and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, calling upon the Bush Administration to provide additional assistance for hurting Toledo families. 

Toledo, OH - Today was a great day for one of Toledo's great old buildings. The City of Toledo received a $3 million Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund (C.O.R.F.) grant to conduct remediation work on the former Fiberglas Tower.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Finkbeiner has released the attached statement, following the decision of AFSCME Local 7 to vote down the proposed new contract with the City of Toledo.

Toledo, OH - In recognition of University of Toledo Rockets Coach Tom Amstutz' spectacular success -- both on and off of the football field-- Mayor Finkbeiner has declared this Friday, November 28 as Tom Amstutz Day in the City of Toledo. Beginning on Thanksgiving Day, all Lamar electronic billboards across the City will beam a special message to Coach Amstutz, in appreciation for his place in Rockets history.

Toledo, OH - On Friday, November 21 Mayor Finkbeiner attended a meeting and presentation in Columbus at the Governor's Residence. Attendees included Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, members of their staff and the Ohio Department of Development.

2008 Leaf Collection Schedule

Toledo, OH - Mayor Finkbeiner and several other Mayors from across the country sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, urging a prompt resolution to the proposed $25 billion bridge loan to the auto industry. The letter was sent from the office of Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, and included endorsements from 13 Mayors.

Cleveland, OH - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner attended the 2008 Northern Ohio Minority Business Council banquet and awards ceremony in Cleveland, where he wasone of four Ohio mayors to be honored for their efforts in expanding minority-based businesses in their communities.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Finkbeiner and UAW Local 12 President Bruce Baumhower spent today in Washington, D.C., lobbying for Federal financial assistance to America's beleaguered auto industry. While there, they -- along with a group of about 40 Mayors, City Managers, and Labor Leaders -- met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and Congressman John Dingell. Mayor Finkbeiner and Mr. Baumhower also met privately with Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has released the following statement regarding his 2009 proposed Operating Budget.

Toledo, OH - This weekend, Mayor Finkbeiner and his wife Amy traveled to New York City to spend Friday night and Saturday as guests of Steve, Tim, Bob, and Kip Forbes and their families.

Toledo, OH - Good news for Toledoans looking to ease the burden of unpaid Code Enforcement citations.  Beginning October 1, 2008 individuals and businesses will have a chance to pay off their delinquent Code Enforcement citations as part of the city’s first ever Code Enforcement Amnesty Program.  This limited one-time offer will run through December 31, 2008.

Toledo, OH - Today Mayor Finkbeiner announced one of the most important economic development deals of 2008.

Toledo, OH - Today, Toledo City Council approved the appointment of Jerry Chabler to the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Board.

Toledo, OH - In 2000, the Parent Community Partnership (part of Lucas County Family Council) founded Parent Week -- a seven-day celebration of the joys and challenges of parenting. This event focuses on the importance of strong parenting, and of the role of the entire community plays in keeping our children safe. Now in its 8th year, Parent Week is now celebrated across the entire state of Ohio, and endorsed by Governor Ted Strickland.

The Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission is sponsoring a Planning and Development Forum featuring Ohio Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher as the keynote speaker. The forum will be held Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the McMaster Family Center for Lifelong Learning at the Main Library in Downtown Toledo.  The forum will include sessions on local and state planning and development issues and projects. Registration is required.

Toledo, OH - One house. A family of 13. Hundreds of volunteers. An incredible, high-energy week! 
Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and the City of Toledo are saying “Thank you” for everyone’s effort in building the new home for Toledo firefighter Aaron Frisch, his wife Jackie, and their 11 children for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Toledo, OH - In light of the sale of the Commodore Perry building today, Mayor Finkbeiner issues the following statement:

"The Commodore Perry was a strategic investment, acting as a catalyst for further redevelopment in a targeted area of the city.  The project was revitalized in the late '90s, and today is a solid, well-maintained building that provides housing to residents wishing to live in downtown Toledo.

Toledo, OH - The City of Toledo Department of Development recently delivered a $5000 Downtown Incentive Grant check to Don Mewhort, Sandra Hylant and Neal Mahoney, the new owners of Midland Title and Escrow at 401 Adams St.

Toledo, OH - The City of Toledo has introduced to City Council legislation towards finalizing its agreement with Perrysburg Township to develop a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD).

Toledo, OH - "I believe the announcement of Healthcare REIT’s move to Dana’s Headquarters in Toledo is a strategic move for both companies - and the best of a challenging era for Toledo, Dana and Healthcare REIT."

Toledo, OH - I accept full responsibility for the City’s desire and commitment to transform the former flea market at the Erie Street Market into a multi-purpose entertainment facility.  After a nationally recognized recording group was committed to coming to Toledo on August 2, the City worked night and day to prepare for the rededication of the hall.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Finkbeiner and Toledo Police Chief Mike Navarre announce the increase in the Toledo Police Class for 2008.  Thirty-three (33) men and women will be recruited for the Police class, scheduled to begin December 1.

Toledo, OH - Repeated storms have caused significant damage to trees city-wide. City of Toledo Forestry crews have been working exclusively on storm clean-up. Thank you for your patience as Forestry crews continue to perform storm clean-up. 

Toledo, Ohio - Read the letter Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and Toledo Public Schools Superintendent John Foley sent on Monday, July 14, 2008 to Executive Director Michael Shoemaker of the Ohio School Facilities Commission. The letter asks the Ohio School Facilities Commission to work with the District and the City of Toledo in maintaining the Scott High School building.

Toledo, Ohio - Below is text of a letter Mayor Carty Finkbeiner sent Thursday, July 10, 2008 to Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and Senators George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown.  It asks for the U.S. Census Bureau to work with Toledo’s 2010 Everyone Counts Committee to ensure all locations where the City’s residents reside are counted.

Toledo, OH - On Monday, June 16, 2008 the first meeting of the Mayor’s Intermodal Advisory Committee was held.  The group discussed the focus of the meetings and organized the objectives to accomplish.

Toledo, OH - Recent storms have brought considerable damage to trees.  The City of Toledo Division of Forestry would like to remind Toledoans that Forestry crews are working to clear blocked streets, and removing trees from the public right of way.

Toledo, OH - Mayor Carty Finkbeiner today announced a ten-person committee to study where an Intermodal Transportation Hub could best be located, and how it can be financed.

Toledo, OH - The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission has approved Toledo's application for $4.9 million grant for the Marina District Project.

Toledo, Ohio - Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has been appointed to Governor Strickland’s 21st Century Transportation Commission effective May 6.

Toledo, OH - Effective May 5, 2008, the City of Toledo will begin the next step in continuing improvements to refuse and recycling collection services provided to residents.

Toledo, OH - If you have ever considered hosting an event along Toledo's beautiful waterfront or in the downtown area... it's easier than you think!