City Council

CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION

The Toledo City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected to serve a two-year term and six Council Members, each elected to serve four-year terms. Per the Toledo City Charter the City Council is the policy-making body of the City and serves as the link between the residents of Toledo and their municipal government. The City Council is responsible for:

Enacting and amending City laws
Adopting the City’s Budget
Appointing citizen boards, committees and commissions and
Providing guidance and direction for actions which affect the quality of life in Toledo.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Toledo City Council meetings are a great source of information about what is happening in Toledo. Please join the meeting and see what the Council Members are doing.

Typically the City Council meets in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, which is handicap accessible. The Toledo City Council meets regularly on the first (1^st), third (3^rd) and fourth (4^th) Wednesday of every month beginning at 6:00 p.m.

However, the meeting schedule and location are subject to change. For up to date information, visit the meetings page or contact Toledo City Hall at 541-336-2247 extension 2060.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mayor Rod Cross	Jan./2023 - Jan./2025	rod.cross@cityoftoledo.org
Council President Kim Bush	Jan./2023 - Jan./2027	kim.bush@cityoftoledo.org
Tracy Mix	Jan./2021 - Jan./2025	tracy.mix@cityoftoledo.org
Frank Silvia	Jan./2023 - Jan./2027	frank.silvia@cityoftoledo.org
Jackie Kauffman	Jan./2021 - Jan./2025	jackie.kauffman@cityoftoledo.org
Jackie Burns	Jan./2023 - Jan./2027	jackie.burns@cityoftoledo.org
Stu Strom	Jan./2021 - Jan./2025	stu.strom@cityoftoledo.org

Value Statement

Respect - We embrace the worth and dignity of everyone
Integrity - We earn trust with honesty and transparency
Accountability - We own our words, actions, successes and failures

CITY COUNCIL GOALS 2023-2024

The mission of the Toledo City Government is to provide efficient and necessary public service that protect and enhance the quality of life in Toledo, now and in the future, as determined by our citizens, the law and available economic resources.

The following Goals and Objectives are adopted by the Toledo City Council to guide the Council’s work through the 2023-2024 fiscal year, and to give direction to staff on the prioritized projects they will undertake in this fiscal year.

In pursuing all these Goals, the Council and Staff will consider and pursue sustainable products, services, and programs, reflecting the three legs of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social.

GOALS

Complete a strategic plan to help guide city investment of financial and staff resources
Keep the community informed about council and city activities through outreach by diverse methods
Encourage economic development by supporting business investment and working to secure grants for projects such as commercial rehabilitation
Improve Emergency Preparedness
Promote development of housing resources through programs such as rehabilitation loans, non-profit projects, and lower barriers for private development
Maintain and improve public infrastructure and facilities
Make progress toward financing and completing the Toledo Public Safety Building
The City of Toledo values its employees and citizens. Our goal is to recruit and retain a diverse set of professional, dedicated employees who will provide superior customer service to our community members.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS