Politics and Opinions

City Politics: What part of “yes” didn’t you understand?

Johnny Hildo

The times they have a-changed. And some folks in these here parts are howling-mad upset about it. They say nothing is certain but death and...

Toledo Seeks Public Input for 2025-2029 Housing and Development Plan

TCP Contributor

The City of Toledo is actively seeking public input for its 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which will guide investments in housing, homelessness services, economic...

First Thursday Luncheons: Monthly Discussions on Local Issues

David Fine

The United Methodist Church ( 3613 Monroe St.) in conjunction with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (428 Erie St.) is offering a First Thursday luncheon...

City Politics: Hildy Awards

Johnny Hildo

It’s a wrap. And what a year! Elections, resignations, property revaluations, new tax levies and bond issues, and a significant change to the Toledo City...

Hildo October 2024: Fix The Roads

Johnny Hildo

Fix the damn roads. But faster.

Redevelopment Opportunities in Lucas County: Follow the Map

Juleanna DeShetler

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced more than 1000 vacant, dilapidated buildings will be demolished. This will result in more space for new economic developments in nine Ohio counties.

Hildo September 2024: The Incredible Shrinking Mayor

Johnny Hildo

Wade adrift in City Politics

Lucas County Board of Election Needs Workers for Upcoming General Election

Leslie Anne Shore

With the General Election day fast approaching on Nov. 5, the Lucas County Board of Elections is searching for election workers. The Lucas County Board...

Hildo August 2024: Down Ticket

Johnny Hildo

Reverberations across City Politics.

Governor Mike DeWine Awards $20 Million to Stop Community Violence

Riley Runnells

Governor Mike DeWine awarded $20 million in grants to community-based violence reduction programs, and Toledo is one of the recipients. A total of 39 programs...

Hildo July 2024: Home Sweet Home

Johnny Hildo

Sleepless Nights in City Politics

League of Women Voters Urges People To Check Voter Registration

Leslie Anne Shore

Thousands of Lucas County registered voters may have to re-register before the general elections in November. The Ohio Secretary of State recently released the names...

Issue 2: What’s the Ohio Weed Update?

Curtis Deeter

In November 2023, Ohio’s Issue 2 passed 57-43% and went into effect a month later. We talked about the controversial measure in detail before,...

Hildo June 2024: Downtown Lowdown

Johnny Hildo

Whither downtown T-town?

Hildo May 2024: Lucas County Dems Elect a New Chair

Johnny Hildo

Spring has sprung in the Swamp, and with it the promise of new growth and warmer days ahead. Songbirds have returned from their winter sojourn,...

Hildo April 2024: Being Paula – The Strange Political Saga of PHH

Johnny Hildo

Another day, another loss. As predicted in this humble column, Paula Hicks Hudson was defeated in her bid to win the Democratic primary election for...

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