Jamie Tackacs joins Mayor Wade to discuss another of the City of Toledo's employee value – Transparency.Jamie is Toledo's CIP and Debt Manager. When we discuss Tax Payer dollars, Jamie's role is imperative in building and maintaining that trust with the public. Jamie discusses the public process that informs how we integrate resident needs into our budget and reporting. You can see that work on our Financial Transparency web page.
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Episode 66: Get Ready to Build, Toledo!
Director of Building Inspection & Code Compliance Jim Molnar, New Building Official Bob Kurtz, and Permit Technician Jason Hooks join Mayor Wade to discuss Toledo's potential for building and converting currently vacant space into a new opportunity. The Building Inspection division has implemented changes to expedite the permitting process and is working on building our relationship with developers to undo the perception that the process is difficult. We are here to help.
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Episode 65: Meet Toledo's New Safety Director George Kral
Former Chief of Toledo Police George Kral is coming back! After 32 years as a Toledo Police Officer, Kral is ready to step into this new role as the city's Safety Director. Kral is excited for the opportunity to protect the public in his new role including the overlap between Toledo's safety forces and the built environment.
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VIDEO: 2025 State of the City
Watch a very special edition of Wednesdays with Wade! Listen to Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz deliver his annual address live from the Tower on the Maumee.
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Toledo's Values Part 6: Efficiency
Director of Economic Development Brandon Sehlhorst joins Mayor Wade to discuss Toledo's employee core value, efficiency.We define efficiency as "Prioritizing quality service while minimizing time, effort, and expense." Brandon's team is small and mighty. Their work has incredible return on investment for the city including creating jobs and securing investments. Brandon discusses Toledo's Vibrancy Initiative, and how the city is investing in local buildings and businesses to support economic growth in Toledo. Applications are open until March 5, 2025.Listen to hear more about how this team's passion for this City are making an impact on Toledo's economic health.
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