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Toledo council members discuss responsible AI use

13 Action News · September 15, 2026

A preview of the council committee discussion about responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Lucas County officials pictured with The Blade's budget-cuts report. — The Blade · source image

Lucas County officials push back on budget cuts

The Blade · August 22, 2026

Lucas County officeholders pushed back after county commissioners sought 13 percent spending reductions during budget planning.

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Toledo stats

Community statistics keep their original measurement periods. The maps below may cover all or part of Toledo; exact representation depends on address.

Population263,423July 1, 2025 estimate

City council12 members6 district · 6 at-large

Land area80.49square miles · 2020

Households118,6622020–2024 estimate

Current voter makeup

173,111 registered voters

October 29, 2026

12.15% Democrat5.60% Republican82.09% No Party0.16% Libertarian

Registered voters Exact city counts · October 29, 2026

21,039Democrat

9,693Republican

142,106No Party

273Libertarian

Largest group82.09%No Party

Democratic–Republican gap6.55 pts12.15% to 5.60%

Outside two major parties82.25%No Party + Libertarian

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Community data

Race and ethnicity

QuickFacts · source periods vary

9.1%Hispanic or Latino

55.8%White alone, not Hispanic

1.3%Asian alone

28.2%Black alone

8.9%Two or more races

$49,724Median household income

Median household income: 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars. Race and Hispanic ethnicity are separate concepts and can overlap.

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Public school districts

Six school districts intersect Toledo

City boundary comparison

Maumee City School District Ottawa Hills Local School District Springfield Local School District Sylvania City School District Toledo City School District Washington Local School District

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City representation

Toledo offices

Toledo elects a mayor citywide, six district council members and six council members at-large. The council chooses its president from its own members.

Mayor · Citywide

Wade Kapszukiewicz

First elected November 7, 2017 · Took office January 2, 2018

The mayor is elected citywide. Council separately chooses its president from the twelve council members.

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District 1

John Hobbs IIIRepresents District 1

District 1 elects one member of Toledo City Council. All six at-large members also represent residents here.

District 2

Adam MartinezRepresents District 2

District 2 elects one member of Toledo City Council. All six at-large members also represent residents here.

District 3

Theresa GadusRepresents District 3

District 3 elects one member of Toledo City Council. All six at-large members also represent residents here.

District 4

Vanice S. WilliamsCouncil President · District 4

District 4 elects one member of Toledo City Council. All six at-large members also represent residents here.

District 5

Sam MeldenRepresents District 5

District 5 elects one member of Toledo City Council. All six at-large members also represent residents here.

District 6

Theresa MorrisRepresents District 6

District 6 elects one member of Toledo City Council. All six at-large members also represent residents here.

Citywide representation

At-large council members

All six at-large members represent all of Toledo. They have no separate geographic districts.

Mac DriscollAt-large · Entire city
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Dr. Brittany JonesAt-large · Entire city
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Nick KomivesAt-large · Entire city
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Erin KramerAt-large · Entire city
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Cerssandra McPhersonAt-large · Entire city
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George SarantouAt-large · Entire city
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Official roster checked October 29, 2026. The council president is one of the twelve members.

Current elections

November 3, 2026 Ohio general election

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Toledo City Council

Meetings

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City government

Boards and commissions

Explore eight featured Toledo boards, commissions and public bodies. Consult the official directory for the broader inventory.

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Administrative Board of Zoning Appeals

Hears challenges to building-inspection and code-enforcement decisions.

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Commission

Arts Commission of Greater Toledo

Supports arts and cultural needs across the region.

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Commission

Civil Service Commission

Sets and enforces merit-based rules for classified city employment.

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Civilian Police Review Board

Provides an appeal process for complaints about police conduct.

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Probate · February 9, 2027

Lucas County

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County Commissioner · term January 1, 2027

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Imagination Station 0.17-mill levy renewal

Toledo

Ballot issues

Temporary 0.25% income tax for neighborhood safety

Council employment and unclassified-service charter changes

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Schools and library

Ballot issues

Maumee City School District · Continuing 1.25% earned-income tax

Springfield Local School District · Five-year 0.50% earned-income tax

Sylvania City School District · 1% earned-income tax and property-tax reduction

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library · Additional 3-mill, five-year operating levy

Toledo City School District · Additional 6.9-mill, five-year operating levy

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