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Blinded by the numbers of past and not looking at the reality of today, in Toledo Ohio
"That would be a substantial drop from Mayor Carty Finkbeiner's original 2009 budget, which was released Nov. 15. That budget assumed the city would collect $169.6 million in income taxes during 2009. That figure is the same the city collected in 2007.… more »
An Important Notice from Councilman Tom Waniewski, Toledo Ohio budget debate continues
by admin on February 27th, 2009
in Announcements [A], News, City Council Meetings
An Important Notice from Councilman Tom Waniewski
February 26, 2008
I have received many, many emails inquiring about the proposed ordinance that would increase the income taxes for people living in Toledo but working in the suburbs.
Toledo City C… more »
10.5 Million dollars sought for the zoo and yet our city continues to crumble
I sincerely hope that the Governor's office and those responsible for the vetting of the applications, look closely at the request 10.5 million $ for an exhibit at the zoo.
The stimulus money was meant, at least I thought so, for the creation of jobs… more »
Neighborhood group in Toledo, Ohio wants input from the citizens
by admin on February 24th, 2009
in Announcements [A], News
Highland Heights Neighborhood Association has created a blog for residents in the area to post comments, thoughts and ideas on.
Community involvement is vital, if we are to reclaim and improve our neighborhoods. more »
Obama warns mayors to spend stimulus monies wisely
Ya and no new flower planters, light posts, Pride Signs, etc.
We need to be vigilant and report wasteful spending, especially those items that are 10K or less. more »
While the candidates sprout up with promises and pledges of this or that in Toledo Ohio
Driving around the city, one can see what the problem is.
For all too long the city relied on industry, the auto industry, the glass industry and others destined to change and die out.
But, all was well, times were good and the captains of governme… more »
BLOCKWATCH 422A/EAST TOLEDO-RAYMER AREA MEETING DATES for 2009
by admin on February 16th, 2009
in Announcements [A], News
422A/ RAYMER AREA BLOCKWATCH MEETINGS
STARTING BACK UP AS OF MARCH 12, 2009 !
Our theme for 2009 is "Taking Back Our East Toledo Neighborhoods"
We will be having speakers in the coming months regarding:
How to remedy the problem regarding the… more »
Who is this "nobody" person and why can't he or she see the obvious in Toledo, Ohio.
"Councilman D. Michael Collins, a critic of the mayor and his spending, faulted Mr. Finkbeiner for letting the city's deficit get out of control.
"No one in the first and second quarters could have predicted the shape we would be in, but we knew in th… more »
Great news about tax dollars for home rehablitation, but, questions linger in Toledo, Ohio
The Blade reporting of the dollars coming into city coffers is great news and yet, it raises questions.
"“It has to be within targeted neighborhoods that we’ve designated as areas of greatest need,” Mr. Badik said."
Greatest need? Determined how?… more »
Questions posed to Council members, well at least those that respond, about the Automated Trash system proposed in Toledo, Ohio
What with hurry up and get it done legislation being the norm, these days, makes one wonder...
"Collins, D Michael , Szollosi, Frank , Tom Waniewski , Ashford, Michael , Lindsay Webb , wilma.brown@toledo.oh.gov
The administration and staff members… more »
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