Toledo, Ohio

The City of Toledo Department of Economic Development announces the availability of approximately $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to support the renovation of vacant, first-floor commercial spaces. The program will help property owners bring these spaces into compliance with state and local building code, fire safety code, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, returning them to productive use.

Today, Governor DeWine announced Brownfield Development Grants from the Ohio Department of Development across the State of Ohio. The City of Toledo and Lucas County were successfully chosen for nine projects. They are listed below. The Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program is a new program released by the Ohio Department of...

Join us on the Fourth of July weekend for family fun events, entertainment, and fireworks on the riverfront!. Join us on the riverfront for the city’s annual fireworks celebration! Food trucks will be parked along Promenade Park and the fireworks will begin at dark. Presenting sponsor of the Fireworks is Owens Corning. Supporting Sponsors are City of Toledo, ConnecToledo, Downtown Toledo Development Corporation, Destination Toledo and Metroparks Toledo.

Last week I delivered my annual State of the City speech, and generally speaking, the report on Toledo’s progress was a positive one. Under the Toledo Recovery Plan, we are adding 100 additional police officers to the streets, replacing every customer-side lead service line in the city, building over 600 new units of housing, funding over 100 summer youth programs, building a new YMCA, and spending millions of dollars fighting blight, demolishing vacant homes, improving parks and fixing sidewalks.

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz has been invited to attend a roundtable discussion at the White House tomorrow to discuss how Toledo is using funds from the American Rescue Plan to promote public safety. The meeting will be held in the West Wing of the White House complex and will include President...

A 31-day contest taking place this year from May 1st – to 31st, challenging area golfers to play all three of our Toledo Municipal Golf Courses: Ottawa Park, Detwiler Park, and Collins Park. The sport of golf has both a rich history and current momentum in Toledo. our city's...

In 2021, driven by efforts to reduce unsightly properties and dumping in the city of Toledo, the Department of Public Service started the Clean Toledo Initiative to clear the city of blight. Crews respond to reports of blight concerns, including debris, trash, or illegal dumping on public or abandoned properties. The removal of blight in our community helps stabilize property values and eliminate crime, sustaining the viability of our neighborhoods. Our proactive approach to property maintenance means you'll see Urban Beautification workers out in neighborhoods, at community events, and working at neighborhood clean-up events.

Mayor Kapszukiewicz and members of the Reapportionment Committee announced the process for redistricting City Council during a press conference on Monday, March 14th. Upcoming public meetings about the redistricting process were also announced. Every ten years after the decennial census, the City of Toledo is required by the City Charter...

Every ten years after the decennial census the City of Toledo is required by the City Charter to redraw the City Council districts. These districts are required to follow the existing voting precinct lines and need to have a population count within 5% of each district. The census data is then used to determine the population shifts and change to modify the boundaries of the council districts.

The Department of Transportation is responsible for all planning, design, construction, maintenance, and repairs to the city's transportation system – comprised of roads, bridges, sidewalks, traffic signals, signage, and multi-use facilities. The department also manages bridge, harbor, and levee maintenance, repairs, and operations. Mission. To ensure a safe, well-maintained,...

Site Selection Magazine announces Toledo in the top 10 for new business investment among metropolitan areas with a population between 200,000 and 1 million in 2021. This is the sixth consecutive year Toledo has ranked in the Top 10. “Today’s news reinforces the fact that Toledo’s momentum is real, and...

“Tonight’s passage of balanced general fund and capital budgets allows Toledo to make critical investments in its neighborhoods, particularly in public safety, while safeguarding the long-term financial health of our future. More than anything else, these budgets focus on core city services, particularly public safety, roads and parks. Tonight’s...

The number of customer-owned lead service lines in the city of Toledo is about 3,000. Using American Rescue Plan Act funding, the city will be replacing these at no cost to the property owner. Watch a Demo. At-Home Lead Test. Not sure if you have copper, lead, or galvanized steel...

Mayor Kapszukiewicz and members of Toledo City Council were joined by Kid Mayor and Kid Council Members to officially launch their one-year term on the 22nd floor of One Government Center. After the announcement, the kids attended their first Toledo City Council meeting and enjoyed a meal together while learning...

City of Toledo crews are working around the clock to respond to the winter storm. Plows work in phases and will begin with main routes before starting on residential roads. Crews will work to get all roads cleared as quickly as possibly and we appreciate your patience. Requests for plows...

City of Toledo crews are working around the clock to respond to the winter storm. Plows work in phases and will begin with main routes before starting on residential roads. Crews will work to get all roads cleared as quickly as possibly and we appreciate your patience. Requests for plows...

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services staff is looking to hire energetic hard workers who want to learn a new skill. Students must pass a lifeguard course paid for by the department. Training course dates are to be determined. To sign up for training, you can visit your...

City of Toledo crews are working around the clock to respond to the winter storm. Plows work in phases and will begin with main routes before starting on residential roads. Crews will work to get all roads cleared as quickly as possibly and we appreciate your patience. Requests for plows...

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, Brandon Sehlhorst, Director of Economic Development, City of Toledo, Treasurer Lindsay M. Webb, Chair of the Lucas County Land Bank, and State Representative Derek Merrin announced the demolition of the long-blighted warehouse on 1502 Elm St. The demolition is possible with the bi-partisan financial support from the...

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced the 2022 Toledo Department of Transportation Residential Roads Program in a video released on Monday, January 24, 2022. The 2022 Residential Roads Program goals include: the Residential Resurfacing Program with 118 residential roads and 49.89 lane miles, the Patch and Seal Program with 44 streets and 19.52 lane miles, and the Overlay Program with 35 unimproved streets with 10 lane miles.