Archives for: February 2010

East Toledo/Raymer area Blockwatch meeting

by admin on February 25th, 2010
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 6 pm to 7 pm.We meet at the Memorial United Church of Christ located at 1301 Starr Avenue at the corner of Plymouth St, in East Toledo.If you have any requests, suggestions, or any information regarding the recent crime in o… more »

Oh, had we embraced change and not rejected it, now, at a time of cuts, budget deficits, etc., Toledo, Ohio

by admin on February 15th, 2010
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"And the real beauty of the plan, in Mr. Konop's opinion, was that it wouldn't require new taxes; funding for the bond purchase would come by turning down thermostats, switching some county employees to four-day workweeks, and, most crucial, by privat… more »

Now, is not the time for stubborness and grandstanding, now is the time for action and review, and business leadership, in Toledo, Ohio

by admin on February 15th, 2010
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Our Finance Committee Chairman, in city council, reacts negatively to a call for a propose audit to review the finances, and the income versus expenditures. "At this point, any additional expenditures we need like a hole in the head," Councilman Georg… more »

Facing Budget Gap, Colorado City Shuts Off Lights, Toledo could get some ideas, maybe...

by admin on February 14th, 2010
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"Like many cities across the nation, Colorado Springs, Colo., is trying to close a big budget gap. The town is shutting off lights and slashing budgets for parks, police and firefighters, but that hasn't stopped voters from tightening the purse string… more »

Gee, people are reacting, and not positively to the pay raises in the City of Toledo, wonder why?

by admin on February 14th, 2010
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Fewer in city hall? So what Not even two months after the new administration took office, they are obviously clueless on how to balance the city's budget, counting pennies and sitting in back rooms "being creative" in finding ways to balance the cit… more »

When you have not solved the problem, and in some ways made the problem worse, what to do?

by admin on February 13th, 2010
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If you an elected office holder in Toledo, Ohio, naturally you seek other or higher office, that's all. We have three council members all seeking other office, now. All three ballyhoo at that they have tried to do and have done, which does not explai… more »

Tom Waniewski's February 2010 Newsletter

by admin on February 13th, 2010
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Councilman Tom Waniewski's Monthly NewsletterFebruary 2010New Bulk Pick Up RulesBeginning Monday, Feb. 8th, you will need to call 48 business hours in advance of your regular refuse pick up if you have oversized or overloaded refuse. In other words, if i… more »

Councilman George Sarantou said the only good news he received yesterday. a business leader in action, Toledo, Ohio

by admin on February 12th, 2010
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And the guessing continues. Councilman George Sarantou said the only good news he received yesterday was that the city would not collect less than the hoped-for $138.7 million in income taxes for 2009. "A lot depends on the discussions with the… more »

It is always about deserving more and at a time of less, it is proper to ask, why, why, why, why...Toledo, Ohio

by admin on February 10th, 2010
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"Toledo Mayor Mike Bell's decision to increase the salaries of a few top city officials has irked some union leaders and might cost somevotes for a possible income tax increase in May, but he is sticking with the pay raises. Steve Herwat, deputy mayor of… more »