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Out with the old, in with the new: Resolutions for Twenty Seventeen

Johnny Hildo

‘Tis the season. The old year slowly wanes and gives way to the new. Which is a darned good thing, given what twenty sixteen...

It Pays To Know People In City Politics

Johnny Hildo

There has been some very good news on the development front lately

Three Takeaways from Election Day 2016

Johnny Hildo

There were shocking truths aplenty revealed on November Eighth. Setting aside the lurch to the alt-right at the national level, the local political landscape has...

Time for Reflection: Lessons for City Politics

Johnny Hildo

Perhaps the way the publishing schedule for this fair rag has the Gods of City Politics frowning, or more likely they are laughing, as...

2016 City Politics Guide

Johnny Hildo

Seasonal Election Disorder, or SED, is a type of distress that’s related to election season. SED begins and ends when the political circus starts....

Checks and Balances: Following the Money in the City Budget

Johnny Hildo

What’s up with the so-called “temporary” three-quarter per cent income tax the City of Toledo collects? It’s on the ballot this November as Issue 2. If...

Who’s Afraid of Nickolas Berente?

Johnny Hildo

Running to Lose in City Politics What does it take to run a credible campaign for elected office? The answer lies mostly in infrastructure. Start with...