Years lived in Toledo: Nine years (on and off).
Occupation: City Council Member
My story, in one sentence: Just a small town boy living a dream in Toledo.
One song lyric to describe my ideal self: “Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am.” — Janelle Monae
Most people know me for: My work at Equality Toledo. (Thanks City Paper for the award of Champion of Equal. Though someone on Twitter once referred to me as Toledo’s Gay Mafia Boss).
The street I drive on/walk on most often is: Scottwood Ave.
If I knew I could get away with it, I would: Wander around the abandoned Riverside Hospital. I could visit the room that I was born in and see my first daycare that I attended while my mom worked there.
When I’m craving pizza, I go to: Pizza Cat for a Bone Thugs n’ Bacon and, of course, a Komives n’ Chives!
What my ideal day looks like, from morning to night: I start by visiting Secor Metropark. It’s so beautiful in the morning. Then I’d have lunch at Ruby’s Kitchen out on Reynolds. Probably take a nap in the afternoon in the arboretum in the Old West End. Then I’d head to dinner with friends at Amango before taking in a show by the Toledo Opera or Toledo Ballet or one of the many local theater groups. Of course, if I could swing it, I’d hit Lickity Split on the way home.
The hardest decision I have made in the past year: To leave my job with Equality Toledo. I truly loved the work being done with the organization and I’ll miss all of the people who work to make sure that LGBTQ people are safe and cared for. I look forward to supporting it in a different way, but it sure wasn’t easy.
My first kiss in Toledo was: With my first boyfriend, Marc, on the
dance floor at Bretz! I’m gonna miss that place. Good thing Georgjz419 exists.
On a typical day, I wear: Jeans and a shirt from Jupmode!
The type of garment or accessory that I have the most of: A nice jacket.
