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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Toledo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Front and Main Corridor Modernization Project
Council examined a $19.8 million bond ordinance to match federal RAISE grant funds for major street reconstructions, a mobility hub, and a Dorr Street multiuse path.
Tenant Protection and Retaliation Prohibition
A proposed local ordinance seeks to protect Toledo renters from retaliatory rent increases, lease non-renewals, and evictions when they report housing code violations or organize. Advocates and officials discussed how shifting the legal burden of proof to landlords would help vulnerable tenants who currently face severe power imbalances against out-of-state corporate investors.
Republic Services Trash Contract Renewal
The city is considering a five-year waste collection agreement with Republic Services costing up to $13.2 million annually. This contract affects weekly trash and recycling pickup for residents across Toledo.