Glass City Jungle

Toledo’s not happy… http://bit.ly/afPutu

Following up on a blog story – we had the full release from Ben Krompak – the Truth covered his press conference. http://bit.ly/bNNE1j

This in via e-mail earlier today from the office of Governor Ted Strickland:
Governor Signs Bills Passed in 128th General Assembly
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today signed several bills recently passed in the 128th General Assembly.
House Bill 414
State Representative Allan Sayre sponsored HB 414, which creates the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board and [...]

This in via e-mail from the Phil Barbosa for Ohio House District 47 campaign, it is his statement from his press conference held earlier today to launch his campaign:
Barbosa Proposes Tax Holiday
Good afternoon…my name is Phil Barbosa…and I am seeking the Republican nomination for the Ohio House seat in the 47th District. [...]

This in earlier today from the office of Mayor Mike Bell:
Mayor Responds to Ruling on Temporary Restraining Order
Following Judge Jensen’s ruling on the request by the Toledo Police Patrolmen’s Association for a Temporary Restraining Order against the City of Toledo enjoining enforcement of exigent circumstances, Mayor Michael P. Bell issued the following statement:
“The court’s [...]

While Representative Harris is not from our area, she’s from Columbus, this bill may be of interest to some of you. In via e-mail:
Rep. Harris Introduces Legislation to Protect Working Mothers
Bill ensures they can pump breast milk at work
COLUMBUS – State Representative Marian Harris (D-Columbus) has introduced legislation to protect working mothers on [...]

This in via e-mail from the Ohio Department of Taxation:
New data: Ohio’s state tax burden lower than most states
New statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the burden of state taxes is lower in Ohio than most other states, including all of Ohio’s neighbors.
That’s the conclusion of an analysis of census data by [...]

I was told the article was coming, and it’s now online, Toledo’s Fiscal Reckoning by Amy Merrick of the Wall Street Journal.
Part of the recommended article, which is subtitled, “City Takes on Unions as it Manages to Patch a $48 Million Budget Gap”:
Toledo’s fortunes have been closely tied to manufacturing, especially the auto industry. [...]

This in via e-mail from Scott Allegrini of the Children of Liberty:
The Children of Liberty sponsors a Republican Debate for Lucas County Commissioner
TOLEDO, Ohio – March 31, 2010 – The Children of Liberty announced today that they will host a debate between Republican Primary candidates for the vacant Lucas County Commissioner seat, [...]

This in via e-mail from Warren Woodberry to share with readers of GCJ:
Committee forming meeting for Dr. Robert Brundage and Volunteers Day.
The informal meetings in the past to discuss ways in which the BCR and other diversity and environmental organizations could unite to honor the memory of Dr. Robert Brundage on [...]

Don’t forget to wear blue on Friday http://bit.ly/9mrOo2

Council all voted to support April being “Safe Digging Month”

SUP for Horizon Science Academy at 2600 W. Sylvania Ave
They all voted for the charter school

SUP for convenience store at 4933 Secor Rd. (Plan Comm. Disapproved) (Z&P w/o Recomm. 6 – 0)
Webb said they were asking for the spacing requirement to be waived, she wanted [...]

This in via e-mail – Phil Barbosa faces Rick Bush in the Republican primary, the winner will face Democrat Teresa Fedor who is running unopposed in the May primary:
Phil Barbosa to Kick Off Ohio House Campaign
Republican candidate for the 47th District Ohio House seat Phil Barbosa officially will kick off his May primary campaign [...]

Early voting began in Lucas County today, (link for more information). Toledo Councilman Joe McNamara held a press conference earlier today to urge Toledo voters to vote yes on Issue 5. That is the request to change the allocation of the ¾% income tax allowing for more flexibility.
“Issue #5 will [...]

Some additional information as promised from the recent meeting of the Northwest Ohio Aviation Council:
Who we are – aviation professionals, businesses, and aviation enthusiasts in Northwest Ohio.
Our mission – to promote and encourage aviation in Toledo and the surrounding communities. This includes, but is not limited to: assisting the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority [...]

As reported by several of our local media sources, WTVG and the Blade have information online.
The Mayor’s most recent budget proposal can be found here.
Continuing story…

More sweeping changes from Congress as shared by Senator Sherrod Brown… http://bit.ly/cjZj4A

Balanced budget has to happen before midnight tomorrow…Will Council iron it out tonight? Will they have to meet… http://bit.ly/96MGBf

The City Council meeting is about to begin and I was told that one or more plans would be presented that would eliminate the income tax credit completely and eliminate the entertainment tax. About a half an hour ago it was reported that Mayor Bell, WTOL link stated:
TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) – Toledo Mayor Mike [...]

John Michael Spinelli reports on a phone conference held with reporters and AG Richard Cordray on the question of will Ohio join in the lawsuits filed against the recent health care bill ((link). Part of the recommended article:
Cordray, running this year for a full four-year term as Ohio’s top cop, said he will respond [...]

Democratic candidate for Lucas County Commissioner Ben Krompak held a press conference today, the remarks he made are below:
Metropolitan Government Solutions To Strengthen Economy, Improve Public Safety, and Save Taxpayers Money
Today I am offering a plan to reinvent local government and lay the foundation for a more prosperous future for our county by taking on [...]

As the Mayor was warning members of Council that:
The time for political grandstanding, introduction of measures that do not balance the budget, and posturing for future political office is over.
Edna Brown did some grandstanding of her own, coming out against the entertainment tax, according to the Blade (link) at a:
conference in front of Fifth Third [...]

A memo from Mayor Mike Bell to members of Toledo City Council has been shared via e-mail. It includes the legal opinion of Law Director Adam Loukx as to what the consequences would be if the balanced budget is not passed on March 31st. Since it was sent in a method that does [...]

It’s time to Light it up Blue for the 2nd annual Hope Floats event that will be held this Friday, April 2 in the parking lot by the playground at Wildwood Metropark, at 4:00 p.m. You are asked to bring any color of blue balloon, to draw attention to World Autism Awareness Day. [...]

The sun is shining today, spring might finally be here – I’m going through a variety of topics I wanted to post… http://bit.ly/8ZX8lq

Yesterday it was police and fire, today? Employees of the Toledo Public Schools system are listed in a data base in the Blade. (link). Some of you wanted this information, a few of us had requested it. In addition to administrators and teachers, they also list how much school board members are [...]

The cover of the Toledo Free Press tells the story…inside this week’s pages you’ll find coverage from those happy about the passage of the health care bill and those not so happy. I personally enjoyed Tricia Taylor’s guest piece though I’m sure some of you will prefer Jenifer Christiaanse’s. Kristen Rapin talked to [...]

This Strikes Us is back this week in the Sojourner’s Truth focusing on the health care insurance bill which is also the topic of the cover story this week. Reverend Perryman also focuses on the recent health care vote, The Politics of Life and Death.
Our former Mayor is back, and he gives [...]

Going through the weekly alternative media sources to share later today, this week is going to be a busy one, the… http://bit.ly/bTW351

Today’s Blade has the data (link) as far as the police and fire departments, they’ve created a data base that lists each employee’s name, what their base salary is and how much they earned, as well as information such as if they are now retired or were dismissed. I have mixed emotions on the [...]