{"id":12473,"date":"2025-10-08T15:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=12473"},"modified":"2025-10-19T21:12:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T21:12:50","slug":"toledo-voters-guide-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/toledo-voters-guide-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Toledo Voter’s Guide 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Stephen Zenner<\/p>\n

In partnership with\u00a0 Toledo Free Press,\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Jaden Jefferson Reports<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0La Prensa<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0The Sojourner\u2019s Truth,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>and\u00a0WTOL11 (Translated by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce)<\/strong><\/p>\n

TOLEDO \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0November is not so far off, and with it comes a general election with the potential of mixing up much of Lucas County\u2019s elected officials.<\/p>\n

98 officials will be elected in Lucas County during the Tuesday, Nov. 4 General Election. Trustees, mayors and city council members may all see some changes as people cast their votes.<\/p>\n

Six At-Large City Council positions and the city\u2019s main executive one, the mayor, will all be up for grabs this year in Toledo.<\/p>\n

As we continue to cover these candidates, we will add to the guide up until the November election.<\/p>\n

En colaboraci\u00f3n con Jaden Jefferson Reports, La Prensa, The Sojourner\u2019s Truth y WTOL11<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

TOLEDO<\/strong> \u2013 Noviembre est\u00e1 a la vuelta de la esquina, y con \u00e9l llegan las elecciones generales, que podr\u00edan cambiar la composici\u00f3n de los funcionarios electos del condado de Lucas.<\/p>\n

98 oficiales ser\u00e1n elegidos en el condado de Lucas durante las elecciones generales del martes 4 de noviembre. Es posible que los administradores, alcaldes y concejales tienen cambios cuando la gente emitan sus votos.<\/p>\n

Seis puestos generales del Concejo Municipal y el principal cargo ejecutivo de la ciudad, el de alcalde, estar\u00e1n en juego este a\u00f1o en Toledo.<\/p>\n

Mientras continuemos cubriendo a estos candidatos, iremos ampliando la gu\u00eda hasta las elecciones de noviembre.<\/p>\n

Mayoral Candidates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wade Kapszukiewicz<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayor of Toledo 2018-present
\nChairman of the Lucas County Landbank from 2010-2019
\nLucas County Treasurer 2005-2018
\nToledo City Council Member from 1999-2003<\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undergraduate: Bachelor\u2019s in journalism and political science from Marquette University in 1994
\nValedictorian of the College of Communication, Journalism, and Performing Arts.<\/p>\n

Graduate: Master\u2019s in public policy from the University of Michigan<\/p>\n

Professional experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worked for New Ohio Institute, a public policy research organization that studied issues affecting Ohio\u2019s urban areas
\nTaught at both Lourdes University and Owens Community College as an adjunct professor during his time on City Council.<\/p>\n

Website and links:\u00a0<\/strong>wadekap.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz is seeking a third term in office. He joined Jaden Jefferson on\u00a0<\/em>Community Focus\u00a0in April 2025 to make his case for another four years, provide a view of where the city is headed, and respond to ongoing challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Candidatos a la Alcald\u00eda<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wade Kapszukiewicz<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia Pol\u00edtica:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alcalde de Toledo (2018-presente)<\/p>\n

Presidente del Landbank del Condado de Lucas (2010-2019)<\/p>\n

Tesorero del Condado de Lucas (2005-2018)<\/p>\n

Concejal de la Ciudad de Toledo (1999-2003)<\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pregrado: Licenciatura en Periodismo y Ciencias Pol\u00edticas por la Universidad de Marquette en 1994<\/p>\n

Valedictorian de la Facultad de Comunicaci\u00f3n, Periodismo y Artes Esc\u00e9nicas.<\/p>\n

Posgrado: Maestr\u00eda en Pol\u00edticas P\u00fablicas por la Universidad de Michigan<\/p>\n

Experiencia Profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trabaj\u00f3 para el New Ohio Institute, una organizaci\u00f3n de investigaci\u00f3n de pol\u00edticas p\u00fablicas que estudi\u00f3 los problemas que afectan a las zonas urbanas de Ohio.<\/p>\n

Ense\u00f1\u00f3 en la Universidad de Lourdes y en el Owens Community College como profesor adjunto durante su periodo en el Concejo Municipal.<\/p>\n

Sitio web y enlaces:<\/strong> wadekap.com<\/u><\/p>\n

El alcalde de Toledo, Wade Kapszukiewicz, busca un tercer mandato. Se uni\u00f3 a Jaden Jefferson en Enfoque Comunitario en abril de 2025 para defender su candidatura a cuatro a\u00f1os m\u00e1s, ofrecer una visi\u00f3n del futuro de la ciudad y responder a los desaf\u00edos actuales.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Roberto Torres<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Stephen Zenner<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0sits down with Independent mayoral candidate Roberto Torres to talk about his experiences working in Cleveland and Detroit, in addition to his work in Toledo. The two of them discuss the candidate\u2019s philosophy on economic development, local political differences, and how his experience growing up in a northwest Ohio migrant camp shaped him.<\/em><\/p>\n

Political Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director\/Advisor of the Mayor\u2019s Office Immigrant Affairs and Economic Inclusion for Detroit, Michigan 2018-2025
\nExecutive Director of the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan 2015-2017
\nExecutive Director of the Northwest Ohio Chamber of Commerce 2013-2015
\nDirector of Economic Development Canton, Ohio 2008-2012
\nManager of Economic Development Specialist Toledo, Ohio 2006-2008
\nDirector of the Office Latino Affairs Toledo, Ohio 2003-2006
\nDirector of the Toledo Youth Commission Toledo, Ohio 1998-2003<\/p>\n

Education:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University, 1985<\/p>\n

Professional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Consultant with Catholic Youth and School Services in Toledo
\nUnited States Marine Corps<\/p>\n

Roberto Torres is an independent who\u2019s seeking the office of mayor in Toledo. He spoke with Jaden Jefferson in the April 2025 episode of\u00a0<\/em>Community Focus\u00a0about his previous experience, economic plans, on thoughts on the city\u2019s future.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Roberto Torres<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Stephen Zenner<\/em><\/strong> se re\u00fane con el candidato independiente para la alcald\u00eda, Roberto Torres. Hablaron sobre sus experiencias trabajando en Cleveland y Detroit, adem\u00e1s de su trabajo en Toledo. Ambos conversan sobre la filosof\u00eda del candidato respecto al desarrollo econ\u00f3mico, las diferencias pol\u00edticas locales y c\u00f3mo su experiencia de crecer en un campamento de migrantes en el noroeste de Ohio lo molde\u00f3. <\/em><\/p>\n

Experiencia Pol\u00edtica:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director\/Asesor de la Oficina del Alcalde para Asuntos Inmigrantes e Inclusi\u00f3n Econ\u00f3mica de Detroit, Michigan (2018-2025)<\/p>\n

Director Ejecutivo del Centro Hispano del Oeste de Michigan (2015-2017)<\/p>\n

Director Ejecutivo de la C\u00e1mara de Comercio del Noroeste de Ohio (2013-2015)<\/p>\n

Director de Desarrollo Econ\u00f3mico de Canton, Ohio (2008-2012)<\/p>\n

Gerente de Desarrollo Econ\u00f3mico de Toledo, Ohio (2006-2008)<\/p>\n

Director de la Oficina de Asuntos Latinos de Toledo, Ohio (2003-2006)<\/p>\n

Director de la Comisi\u00f3n de la Juventud de Toledo, Ohio (1998-2003)<\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Licenciatura: Licenciatura en Artes de la Universidad Estatal de Bowling Green, 1985<\/p>\n

Experiencia Profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Consultor de Servicios Cat\u00f3licos para la Juventud y las Escuelas de Toledo<\/p>\n

El Marine Corps\u00a0de los Estados Unidos<\/p>\n

Roberto Torres es un candidato independiente que aspira se el alcalde de Toledo. Habl\u00f3 con Jaden Jefferson en abril de 2025 de Community Focus sobre su experiencia, planes econ\u00f3micos y pensamientos sobre el futuro de la ciudad.<\/em><\/p>\n

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At-Large Toledo City Council Candidates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE LATEST: *On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Carrie Hartman resigned from her role on Toledo City Council and resigned from the 2025 race.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Candidatos General del Concejo Municipal de Toledo<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LO \u00daLTIMO: *El martes 6 de octubre, Carrie Hartman renunci\u00f3 a su logar en el Concejo Municipal de Toledo y a la elecci\u00f3n de 2025.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Edwin J. Beczynski<\/strong><\/p>\n

Education:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

High School: Bowsher High School, 1980<\/p>\n

Professional experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Served in the United States Air Force from 1980-1985
\nLocal Restauranteur<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0edfortoledo.com\/<\/a>
\nToledo Chamber blog
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September 23, 2025, edition of Jaden Jefferson\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>Community Focus: Toledo business owner and city council candidate Ed Beczynski answers the question of if he\u2019ll still be involved in his businesses, if elected; discusses neighborhood redevelopment; and offers his take on other matters.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Edwin J. Beczynski<\/strong><\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Escuela secundaria: Bowsher High School, 1980<\/p>\n

Experiencia profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sirvi\u00f3 en el United States Air Force de 1980 a 1985<\/p>\n

Restaurante Local<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> edfortoledo.com\/<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Blog del Toledo Chamber<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Edici\u00f3n del 23 de septiembre de 2025 del Enfoque Comunitario de Jaden Jefferson: Ed Beczynski, empresario de Toledo y candidato al concejo municipal, responde a la pregunta de si seguir\u00e1 involucrado en sus negocios si es elegido; analiza la reurbanizaci\u00f3n del vecindario; y ofrece su opini\u00f3n sobre otros asuntos.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mac Driscoll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has served as City Council Member At-Large since February 2024<\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undergraduate: University of Toledo 2014<\/p>\n

Graduate: Cleveland State University 2018<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0macfortoledo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

In December 2024, Jaden Jefferson spoke with Toledo City Council At-Large Member Mac Driscoll on\u00a0<\/em>Community Focus. Driscoll discussed the mayor\u2019s proposed budget for 2025 \u2014 and discusses what he\u2019s heard from residents.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mac Driscoll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia pol\u00edtica:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Se ha desempe\u00f1ado como Concejal General desde febrero de 2024.<\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pregrado: Universidad de Toledo, 2014<\/p>\n

Posgrado: Universidad Estatal de Cleveland, 2018<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> macfortoledo.com\/<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

En diciembre de 2024, Jaden Jefferson convers\u00f3 con Mac Driscoll, Concejal General de Toledo, sobre Enfoque Comunitario. Driscoll analiz\u00f3 el presupuesto propuesto por el alcalde para 2025 y comparte las opiniones de los residentes.<\/em><\/p>\n

Blair M. Johnson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

BMJ Enterprises, General Contractor and Handyman
\nBMJ Auto & Logistics LLC Owner
\nBreaking the Glass Founder
\nProject Toledo 419<\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n

High School: Start High School<\/p>\n

Associate: Owens Community College, Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/p>\n

Undergraduate: Attended University of Toledo<\/p>\n

Contact information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone: 419-407-6512<\/p>\n

Email: BlairJohnson4Toledo@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0blairjohnson4toledo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media:<\/strong>\u00a0facebook.com\/BlairJohnson4Toledo<\/a><\/p>\n

To learn more about Blair Johnson, read\u00a0\u201cFixing What\u2019s Broken: A Conversation with BMJ Enterprises Founder and City Council Candidate\u201d<\/a>\u00a0by Asia Nail with The Sojourner\u2019s Truth, one of our TFP Voting Guide partners.<\/p>\n

Blair Johnson is a local contractor who, for the first time, is taking the dip in the world of local politics. In Jaden Jefferson\u2019s September 15 edition of<\/em>\u00a0Community Focus, Johnson discusses his run for an at-large seat on Toledo City Council.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Blair M. Johnson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BMJ Enterprises, Contratista general y personal de mantenimiento<\/p>\n

BMJ Auto & Logistics LLC, Propietario<\/p>\n

Fundador de Breaking the Glass<\/p>\n

Proyecto Toledo 419<\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preparatoria: Preparatoria Start<\/p>\n

Asociado: Owens Community College, Justicia Penal y Correccional<\/p>\n

Licenciatura: Asisti\u00f3 a la Universidad de Toledo<\/p>\n

Informaci\u00f3n de contacto:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tel\u00e9fono: 419-407-6512<\/p>\n

Correo electr\u00f3nico: BlairJohnson4Toledo@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> blairjohnson4toledo.com\/<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Redes sociales:<\/strong> facebook.com\/BlairJohnson4Toledo<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre Blair Johnson, lea \u201cReparando lo que est\u00e1 roto: Una conversaci\u00f3n con el fundador de BMJ Enterprises y candidato al Concejo Municipal\u201d<\/u><\/strong> de Asia Nail con El Sojourner\u2019s Truth, uno de nuestros socios de la Gu\u00eda de Votaci\u00f3n de TFP.<\/p>\n

Blair Johnson es un contratista local que, por primera vez, se adentra en el mundo de la pol\u00edtica local. En la edici\u00f3n del 15 de septiembre de Community Focus de Jaden Jefferson, Johnson habla de su candidatura a un esca\u00f1o general en el Concejo Municipal de Toledo.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nick Komives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toledo City Council Member At-Large since 2018<\/p>\n

Professional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Executive Director of Equality Toledo since 2015
\nDevelopment Officer at the United Way of Greater Toledo since 2015<\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undergraduate: The University of Toledo Bachelor of Arts in Law and Social Thought, 2012<\/p>\n

Associates: Owens Community College Associates in Arts in English, 2010<\/p>\n

Social media:\u00a0<\/strong>facebook.com\/nickkomives<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information on Nick Komives, take a look at\u00a0<\/em>this WTOL11 interview<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em>with him from September. WTOL11 is a media partner of the Toledo Free Press.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nick Komives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia Pol\u00edtica:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concejal General de la Ciudad de Toledo desde 2018<\/p>\n

Experiencia Profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director Ejecutivo de Equality Toledo desde 2015<\/p>\n

Responsable de Desarrollo en United Way of Greater Toledo desde 2015<\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Licenciatura: Universidad de Toledo, Licenciatura en Derecho y Pensamiento Social, 2012<\/p>\n

T\u00edtulos Asociados: Owens Community College, T\u00edtulo Asociado en Artes en Ingl\u00e9s, 2010<\/p>\n

Redes Sociales:<\/strong> facebook.com\/nickkomives<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre Nick Komives, consulte esta entrevista de WTOL11 con \u00e9l de septiembre. WTOL11 es un medio asociado de Toledo Free Press.<\/em><\/p>\n

Erin Kramer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Owens Community College Director of Admissions, Adjunct Instructor, Admissions Representative, 2017-present
\nUniversity of Toledo Success Coach, Adjunct Instructor, 2007-2019<\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undergraduate: University of Toledo Bachelor of Arts in Communication 1996<\/p>\n

Graduate: University of Toledo Master of Arts in English Literature 2005<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0kramerforcouncil.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Erin Kramer is a Democrat seeking an at-large seat on Toledo City Council. In this\u00a0<\/em>Community Focus\u00a0interview with Jaden Jefferson, she discusses economic development, housing, youth programming and more.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Erin Kramer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Directora de Admisiones de Owens Community College, Instructora Adjunta, Representante de Admisiones, 2017-presente<\/p>\n

Coach de \u00c9xito de la Universidad de Toledo, Instructora Adjunta, 2007-2019<\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pregrado: Licenciatura en Comunicaci\u00f3n de la Universidad de Toledo, 1996<\/p>\n

Posgrado: Maestr\u00eda en Literatura Inglesa de la Universidad de Toledo, 2005<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> kramerforcouncil.com<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Erin Kramer es dem\u00f3crata y aspira a un esca\u00f1o general en el Concejo Municipal de Toledo. En esta entrevista de Enfoque Comunitario con Jaden Jefferson, habla sobre desarrollo econ\u00f3mico, vivienda, programas para j\u00f3venes y m\u00e1s.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cerssandra McPherson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toledo City Council Member At-Large since 2020<\/p>\n

Professional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special education paraprofessional for 32 years in Toledo Public Schools<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0mcphersonforcouncil.com\/meet_cerssandra<\/a><\/p>\n

Cerssandra McPherson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia pol\u00edtica:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concejal general de la ciudad de Toledo desde 2020<\/p>\n

Experiencia profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paraprofesional de educaci\u00f3n especial durante 32 a\u00f1os en las Escuelas P\u00fablicas de Toledo<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> mcphersonforcouncil.com\/meet_cerssandra<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom Names<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Involved in northwest Ohio politics since 2017, when he ran for Toledo Council but was defeated in the primary.<\/p>\n

In 2019, Names ran for Toledo City Council again for the District 5 seat; he lost to Sam Melden<\/p>\n

In 2020, Names ran for Lucas County Commissioner as a Republican, losing to Tina Wozniak.<\/p>\n

Groups:<\/strong>
\nCoalition for Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods
\nAmerican Legion
\nTree Toledo
\nSylvania Moose Lodge
\nBavarian Sports Club
\nHungarian Club<\/p>\n

Professional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worked at Solid Fuels Technology
\nPrincipal Engineer at Burns and Roe Enterprises, Inc.<\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan<\/p>\n

Undergraduate: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0toledovotes.com\/candidate\/tom-names\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Media:<\/strong>\u00a0facebook.com\/Tom4Toledo<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0TomNames2019@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Tom Names, a candidate for an at-large seat on council, talks about his plans on Jaden Jefferson\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0Community Focus.<\/p>\n

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Tom Names<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia Pol\u00edtica:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Particip\u00f3 en la pol\u00edtica del noroeste de Ohio desde 2017, cuando se postul\u00f3 para el Concejo de Toledo, pero fue derrotado en las primarias.<\/p>\n

En 2019, Names se postul\u00f3 nuevamente para el Concejo Municipal de Toledo por el Distrito 5; perdi\u00f3 contra Sam Melden.<\/p>\n

En 2020, Names se postul\u00f3 para Comisionado del Condado de Lucas por el Partido Republicano, pero perdi\u00f3 contra Tina Wozniak.<\/p>\n

Grupos:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coalici\u00f3n para Vecindarios Pac\u00edficos de Toledo<\/p>\n

Legi\u00f3n Americana<\/p>\n

Tree Toledo<\/p>\n

Sylvania Moose Lodge<\/p>\n

Club Deportivo B\u00e1varo<\/p>\n

Club H\u00fangaro<\/p>\n

Experiencia Profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trabaj\u00f3 en Tecnolog\u00eda de Combustibles S\u00f3lidos<\/p>\n

Ingeniero Principal en Burns and Roe Enterprises, Inc.<\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Escuela Secundaria Regional Northern Valley en Old Tappan<\/p>\n

Licenciatura: Licenciatura en Ingenier\u00eda Mec\u00e1nica en Lafayette College<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> toledovotes.com\/candidate\/tom-names\/<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Redes sociales:<\/strong> facebook.com\/Tom4Toledo<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Contacto:<\/strong> TomNames2019@gmail.com<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom Names, candidato a un esca\u00f1o general en el concejo, habla sobre sus planes para el Enfoque Comunitario de Jaden Jefferson.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Rob Pasker<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Won 20 under 40 Toledo award 2024
\nCertified Branch Office Manager with NID Housing
\nBroker\/owner of Pasker Real Estate
\nPresident of Pasker & Associates LTD
\nCo-Found of Go Matcha, Go
\nSubstitute teacher for Toledo Public Schools<\/p>\n

Education:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Associates: Columbus State Community College Associate of Arts<\/p>\n

Bachelors: Franklin University Bachelors of Business Administration<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0paskerfortoledo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media:\u00a0<\/strong>facebook.com\/RobPTV<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>PaskerforToledo@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

On Jaden Jefferson\u2019s\u00a0<\/em>Community Focus\u00a0on Sept. 21, Northwest Ohio realtor Rob Pasker III discusses his bid for an at-large seat on Toledo City Council and the issues he\u2019d like to address, from economic development opportunities to youth programming.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Rob Pasker<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gan\u00f3 el premio Toledo 20 menores de 40 a\u00f1os 2024<\/p>\n

Gerente de sucursal certificado de NID Housing<\/p>\n

Corredor\/propietario de Pasker Real Estate<\/p>\n

Presidente de Pasker & Associates LTD<\/p>\n

Cofundador de Go Matcha, Go<\/p>\n

Maestro suplente en las Escuelas P\u00fablicas de Toledo<\/p>\n

Educaci\u00f3n:<\/strong><\/p>\n

T\u00edtulo asociado: Asociado en Artes de Columbus State Community College<\/p>\n

Licenciatura: Licenciatura en Administraci\u00f3n de Empresas de Franklin University<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> paskerfortoledo.com\/<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Redes sociales:<\/strong> facebook.com\/RobPTV<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Contacto:<\/strong> PaskerforToledo@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

En el evento Enfoque Comunitario de Jaden Jefferson del 21 de septiembre, el agente inmobiliario del noroeste de Ohio, Rob Pasker III, habla sobre su candidatura a un esca\u00f1o general en el Concejo Municipal de Toledo y los temas que le gustar\u00eda abordar, desde oportunidades de desarrollo econ\u00f3mico hasta programas para j\u00f3venes.<\/em><\/p>\n

George Sarantou<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toledo City Council Member since 2021
\nFinance Director for the City of Toledo
\nProbate Court Administrator<\/p>\n

Professional Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial Advisor for three decades
\nReading mentor with TPS<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0votesarantou.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

In September, Stephen Zenner interviewed George Sarantou about his experience as a Toledo City Council Member At-Large, as well as his plans for improving the lives of Toledoans.<\/em><\/p>\n

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George Sarantou<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia pol\u00edtica:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concejal de la ciudad de Toledo desde 2021<\/p>\n

Director de Finanzas de la ciudad de Toledo<\/p>\n

Administrador del Tribunal de Sucesiones<\/p>\n

Experiencia profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Asesor financiero durante tres d\u00e9cadas<\/p>\n

Mentor de lectura con TPS<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> votesarantou.com\/<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

En septiembre, Stephen Zenner entrevist\u00f3 a George Sarantou sobre su experiencia como concejal general de la ciudad de Toledo, as\u00ed como sobre sus planes para mejorar la vida de los toledanos.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tom Waniewski<\/strong><\/p>\n

Political experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Served as a Toledo City Council Member for District 5 from 2007 to 2020
\nRan for Lucas County Commissioner 2024 and lost to Pete Gerken
\n2017 ran for mayor of Toledo, but lost the primary to current mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.<\/p>\n

Professional experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worked as an investigative reporter before moving into politics
\nStarted Access Toledo
\nServed as chairman of the United Way Board
\nRetired as development director of Catholic Charities<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0tomwa.wordpress.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

High school:<\/strong>\u00a0St. Francis de Sales School<\/p>\n

Undergraduate degree: University of Toledo, 1978<\/p>\n

Graduate degree: Bowling Green State University, 1998<\/p>\n

A former member of Toledo City Council, Republican Tom Waniewski is now running to unseat Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken. He joins me on this week\u2019s Community Focus, to discuss how he\u2019d lead in the position, if elected.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tom Waniewski<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experiencia pol\u00edtica:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fue concejal de la ciudad de Toledo por el Distrito 5 de 2007 a 2020. Se postul\u00f3 para comisionado del condado de Lucas en 2024 y perdi\u00f3 contra Pete Gerken. En 2017 se postul\u00f3 para la alcald\u00eda de Toledo, pero perdi\u00f3 las primarias contra el actual alcalde, Wade Kapszukiewicz.<\/p>\n

Experiencia profesional:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trabaj\u00f3 como periodista de investigaci\u00f3n antes de dedicarse a la pol\u00edtica.<\/p>\n

Fund\u00f3 Access Toledo.<\/p>\n

Presidi\u00f3 la junta directiva de United Way.<\/p>\n

Se jubil\u00f3 como director de desarrollo de Caridades Cat\u00f3licas.<\/p>\n

Sitio web:<\/strong> tomwa.wordpress.com\/<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Escuela secundaria: Escuela St. Francis de Sales.<\/p>\n

Licenciatura: Universidad de Toledo, 1978. Posgrado: Universidad Estatal de Bowling Green, 1998.<\/p>\n

Exconcejal de la ciudad de Toledo, el republicano Tom Waniewski, ahora se postula para desbancar al comisionado del condado de Lucas, Pete Gerken. Me acompa\u00f1a en el Enfoque Comunitario de esta semana para hablar sobre c\u00f3mo liderar\u00eda en el cargo, si fuera elegido.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Issues on the ballot<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Issue 1:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Renewal) A Lucas County Tax Levy for Lucas County Children Services for 1.8 mills which equals $39 per $100,000 of property. $14,069,600 is the estimated amount the levy will raise for LCCS. The Levy will be for the next five years.<\/p>\n

Issue 14:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ballot 13I: Well Liquor, Wine & Spirits be sold on Sunday at Batroon3, LLC (Top Shelf Liquor) 3303 Dorr Street<\/p>\n

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Asuntos en la boleta<\/strong><\/p>\n

Asunto 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Renovaci\u00f3n) Un impuesto del Condado de Lucas para los Servicios Infantiles del Condado de Lucas por 1.8 mil\u00e9simas, lo que equivale a $39 por cada $100,000 de propiedad. Se estima que el impuesto recaudar\u00e1 $14,069,600 para los Servicios Infantiles del Condado de Lucas. El impuesto se mantendr\u00e1 vigente durante los pr\u00f3ximos cinco a\u00f1os.<\/p>\n

Asunto 14:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boleta 13I: \u00bfSe vender\u00e1n licores, vinos y otras bebidas espirituosas los domingos en Batroon3, LLC (Licorer\u00eda de Primera Calidad), 3303 Dorr Street?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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