Politics and Opinions

HILDO: Blind ambition

Johnny Hildo

As avid readers of our rabid rantings recall, last column we began handicapping this year’s at-large city council race in T-Town. We began with...

HILDO: Leadership still at large: Wide open field in City Politics

Johnny Hildo

It was a typical COVID-19 era meeting of Toledo City Council. A bit phony, a bit droney, a bland, virtual affair. Until the interloper was discovered. And all hell broke loose.

The greatest: Best of City Politics

Johnny Hildo

This has been a year like no other in City Politics. Nevertheless, we decided to join the “Best of” theme and sort through the carnage of twenty twenty and come up with a list of our own.

Endless struggle: Another go ‘round in City Politics

Johnny Hildo

It’s the change we need, and the change we’ll never get.

Red tide: Budget woes in City Politics

Johnny Hildo

At least the local election is over. No fussing or whining, no frivolous lawsuits or wild unsupported allegations, no petulance or juvenile pouting. Nope, not...

Hildo: Rhapsody in blue – Fearless predictions in the age of COVID

Johnny Hildo

It’s an election like no other. For years we have pointed out that there is no such thing as Election Day anymore. Instead we have...

Now, two boxes for 400,000 people: Second drop box opens on 13th St.

Jeff McGinnis

A second drop box for early voters has been opened in Lucas County at the Early Vote Center. The Lucas County Board of Elections has...

What to Expect: My Experience Voting Early in Lucas County

Sonny Forrest

October 6, 2020, the first day of Early Voting in Ohio. After consulting the early voting hours the day before, I park in a lot off...

City Politics 2020: Meet the Candidates

TCP Staff

US CONGRESS: OHIO 5TH DISTRICT Bob Latta (R) (Incumbent) Age: 64 Education: University of Toledo, J.D.; Bowling Green State University, B.A.; Bowling Green High School Prior elected experience: Wood...

Citizens Watch 2020

Digital Media

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 AAUW/Toledo is hosting a virtual meeting entitled Take Heart, Take Action at 5pm discussing the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the major issues...

Riverside Students hold drive-thru voter registration

Jeff McGinnis

Students at Riverside Elementary are working with the League of Women Voters to present a Drive-Thru Voter Registration Drive on Wednesday, September 30. The...

One box for 400,000 people? City of Toledo files brief in support of ballot lawsuit

Jeff McGinnis

UPDATE 9/16: Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Richard Frye ruled against the one-drop-box-per-county directive on September 15, stating that the limit was was "arbitrary...

Mayor declares gun violence a public health crisis

Jeff McGinnis

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and Toledo Chief of Police George Kral held a news conference to officially declare gun violence a public health crisis.

How COVID-19 affects voting for this upcoming election

Digital Media

Ohioans are encouraged to vote by mail and polling places are changing protocols to ensure social distancing regulations. by Aubreyonna Van Hoose American citizens are concerned...

HILDO 9/9/2020: Only in it for the perks

Digital Media

Motivating factor in City Politics Last column we renewed some old hack bashing, reminiscing about failed candidates and other losers from the Ghost of City...

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