Politics and Opinions

CAFO Culprits

Johnny Hildo

Interesting, we are the focus of the denizens of the Great Lakes watershed, yet there is no legislation on the horizon, no mandates from State (or Federal but, then, Secretary Pruitt is another matter altogether) lawmakers, no real plans for dealing with this impending disaster of unusable water.

Toledo In Black And White: The Mayor’s New Agenda

Johnny Hildo

The agenda, Wade’s Big Ideas and the nagging background necessities, must all take a backseat. The most inscrutable of America’s problems has reared its ugly, bitter head, and Wade must take it on immediately lest it consume his mayorship. Racism.

Just Joshin’ Around: Turnover and Indecision in City Politics

Johnny Hildo

The LC Dems are looking for a hero.

Fit To Lead? Weighing In (On) Elected Officials

Johnny Hildo

Weighing in (on) elected officials

The Decline and Fall: Time of Reckoning in City Politics

Johnny Hildo

It wasn’t so long ago that the endorsement of the Democratic Party was a cherished prize in Lucas County. It routinely ensured victory in this Democratic stronghold. From new candidates to appointees, old hands and has-beens, an endorsement meant electoral bliss.

The Very Best of City Politics; And the winner is…

Johnny Hildo

Some folks accuse of us being too negative, of always finding the gray cloud for every silver lining. But, in the spirit of the good and the great, and the theme of this special issue, we bring you our own paean to the pols of Frogtown USA. This is our Best of City Politics, Hildo-style.

Reduce, Recycle, Reuse

Johnny Hildo

Garbage control in city politics.

Lindsaylocks and the Three Bears; Fairy Tales in City Politics

Johnny Hildo

Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lindsaylocks. For brevity, we’ll call her Lindsay. As in Webb.

Wade Kapszukiewicz Mayoral Inauguration Celebration

Courtney Probert

Commemorate with Wade Kapszukiewicz at his Our City, Our Future Inaugural Celebration.

Meet the New Boss, Wade Kapszukiewicz

Johnny Hildo

Not this year! The voters have demanded a change at the top of the City, sweeping out the administration of one Paula Hicks Hudson and ushering in the young, the fresh, the freakishly different Wade Kapszukiewicz. Dramatic change is in the air!

All we want for Christmas in City Politics

Johnny Hildo

The holidays are here, and we’ve been naughty again. We broke most of this year’s New Year’s promises. We even called He Who Shall Not...

OPINION: ACLU Ohio Asks “What Will Toledo’s New Mayor Say About The ‘Violent Crime Initiative’?”

TCP Contributor

Submitted to us from the ACLU of Ohio, in the words of the author, Mike Brickner (Senior Policy Director, ACLU of Ohio): “We wrote this piece because...

Who is in the driver’s seat in City Politics?

Johnny Hildo

The dust has settled and the votes are tallied. Here's what we know so far.

The rise and fall of a County Commish

Johnny Hildo

Rewind to five years ago. Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken was arguably the most powerful person in Northwest Ohio. He was recognizable and well known....

Toledo City Politics Guide 2017: Hildo Sez

Johnny Hildo

See the rest of our Politics Guide, which includes questions and answers from mayoral candidates and the Toledo City Council candidates. Toledo Muni Court Judges You must recognize...

Punch drunk: Candidates square off, literally, in City Politics

Johnny Hildo

If ever there was a “stop the presses!” moment it’s this one. We were about to put the proverbial pen to paper for the typical...

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