The Ambassador Academy is an exciting program that takes residents behind the scenes of city services. Ambassadors spend one night each week with different city departments! Join the Academy and get an inside look. Visit ow.ly/IZHR50SXYvl to learn more about the program!

Thanks Elizabeth Asbury for reminding me about the 10th anniversary of the #icebucketchallenge. I suspect our fellow Toledo Police officer enjoyed dumping a bucket of ice cold water on my head. 🤔 Let’s keep up the fight against #als!

In May 2023, we welcomed Malcolm Cunningham to lead MONSE, focusing on the root causes of gun violence in Toledo. Over 18 months, he’s developed a safety plan to guide us for the next five years. Crime rates are down, but there's more to do. Learn more: ow.ly/iFr850SXZ36

We had an absolute blast at the Toledo Pride Parade today! So happy to see so many friends and neighbors celebrating that Toledo is a welcoming city for all. Enjoy the rest of the festivities! #15yearsofpride #toledopride

The environment has always been one of my top priorities, our plan to promote native plant species along the Anthony Wayne Trail will help keep the space beautiful year-round. Read more in my newsletter! ow.ly/U9Mn50T93LU

On Monday, we kicked off #RocketWeek by raising the Toledo Rocket flag outside Gov Cntr. Yesterday, I joined Toledo Athletics for a pep rally outside Centennial Mall. Let's show our Rocket spirit, it's time to rally behind the team for another great season! #RocketWeek #GoRockets

Congrats to Washington Local Schools on the groundbreaking of their new middle school! Investing in education is key to our community’s future. Read more about this momentous day and the plans for the school: ow.ly/v8Ps50TaRME

Yesterday, Kid Mayor, Kid Council, and I teamed up like the Avengers at Connecting Kids to Meals to pack 140 lunches for our young heroes across Toledo. Want to become a hunger action superhero? Learn how to make a difference in our community today! 💪ow.ly/3rqu50TfMz6

Yesterday kicked off the three-day Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) Summit at Glass City Convention Center. This is the first time that OEDA has convened outside of Columbus! Another example of Toledo's capability! Read more in my newsletter: ow.ly/Ieug50TgzGv

📚 It's #ReadABookDay! I enjoy reading to kids. Seeing their faces light up as they dive into a story reminds me how important reading is—for learning, growth, and creativity. How would you describe these photos in emojis? Mine are:🍿😯📖😆 Drop yours below! ⬇️

Meet Dan Morey, the Wage and Hour Compliance Commissioner for the City of Toledo. Dan discusses his work to protect laborers in Toledo. Curious about how we’re protecting workers and residents? Click the link to listen! 🎧👉 ow.ly/SquA50TgzNu

For my parents’ generation, it was John F. Kennedy’s assassination. For my grandparents’ generation, it was the attack on Pearl Harbor. For me and everyone else who was alive 23 years ago, we will always remember what we were doing on September 11, 2001. wtol.com/article/news/h…

Moving Forward without ARPA: As we plan next year’s budget, we’re proud to have secured unprecedented State & Federal grant funding, even beyond ARPA—the largest federal grant we've ever received. Read my newsletter to learn more: ow.ly/ToV250TluUG

Tune in to April Welch, Deputy Director of Economic Development, and Tiffany Whitman, Director of DEI discuss Toledo’s first-ever Business Empowerment Summit happening on September 19 at the Main Branch Library. Click and listen to get all the details! 🎧 ow.ly/A5NH50TgA9J

What started as our city team winning a highly competitive grant for $20 million will turn into 38 city blocks receiving comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, 7 miles of road reconstruction and resurfacing, and the development of new streetscapes. Building something worthwhile