Wednesdays with Wade

City of Toledo

Join Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz each week for quick segments on some of the most important things happening in the city of Toledo.

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Episode 62: The Cost of Gun Violence
Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Malcolm Cunningham and Mayor Wade discuss a study conducted by the National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform that does a deep dive into the cost of gun violence in Toledo. The study looks at the economic cost of gun violence in our city and how investing in preventative measures could save lives as well as tax dollars. Read The Cost of Gun Violence Study Learn more about the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
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Toledo's Values Part 5: Respect
Assistant Fire Chief John Kaminski and Community Service Officer Mohamed-Aly Nasser join Mayor Wade to discuss how respect is integral to their work in public service.
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Episode 61: Toledo is Doing More Roads, and We Want You to Know All About It!
Mayor Wade sits down with Commissioner of Engineering Christy Soncrant, Vision Zero Coordinator Stephanie Bartlett, and Public Information Coordinator Tori Lane to discuss how we are completing more and more road construction projects, how we prioritize safety, and how we are working hard to get information into your inbox. Get updates!
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Episode 60: Determining the City's Community Development Priorities and Goals in Toledo
The City of Toledo's Community Development Grants Manager Monica Brown joins Mayor Wade to discuss the next Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Toledo. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan determines how the city allocates federal funding from programs like the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) to meet the needs of our community. Learn more here.
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Episode 59: Toledo has a brand new flag!
Marc Folk from the Arts Commission, President of City Council Carrie Hartman, and Toledo artist Mark Yappeuying join Mayor Wade to discuss how Toledo has selected its third ever city flag. Through an engaging public process and the work of a Design Review Board, Toledo's 188th birthday celebration is highlighted by this exciting change.
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