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Petition to Remove Monsignor Jerome Schmidt Street Sign

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Last discussed May 7, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveLee PaulMay 7, 2026

Spoke as the nephew of Sister Margaret Ann Paul, detailing her life of service and asking the board to remove public tributes to Monsignor Schmidt for allegedly delaying justice.

Clerk's Office - BOARD OF HONOR MEETING - May 7, 2026 · 17:58 →
SupportiveClaudia VercilottiMay 7, 2026

Advocated for removing the street sign honoring Monsignor Schmidt, citing trial testimony from police detectives about interference in the 1980 murder case.

Clerk's Office - BOARD OF HONOR MEETING - May 7, 2026 · 35:59 →
OpposedTom AntoniniMay 7, 2026

Spoke as general counsel for the Diocese of Toledo, defending Monsignor Schmidt as an honored citizen and stating no competent authority found him guilty of wrongdoing.

Clerk's Office - BOARD OF HONOR MEETING - May 7, 2026 · 36:17 →
OpposedJim VetterMay 7, 2026

Provided a different perspective on Monsignor Schmidt's involvement, stating he was brought into the police station to help secure a confession.

Clerk's Office - BOARD OF HONOR MEETING - May 7, 2026 · 37:05 →
SupportiveStephanie RusherMay 7, 2026

Spoke in favor of removing the sign, referencing investigative books and documentaries about the murder case.

Clerk's Office - BOARD OF HONOR MEETING - May 7, 2026 · 40:50 →
SupportiveAndrea LunaMay 7, 2026

Spoke as a retired Lucas County law enforcement officer, expressing dismay that sworn police testimony regarding interference was overlooked.

Clerk's Office - BOARD OF HONOR MEETING - May 7, 2026 · 42:51 →