District 3 Council Member· 2020-01 to 2028-01
Theresa Gadus
Toledo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 57
- Total speaking time
- 3:04:48
- Avg per meeting
- 3:15
- Segments
- 2652
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Top issues during term (20)
Public Communication and Disaster Notification Protocols
Minimal direct cost to develop improved communication channels and digital reporting templates.
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Contracts
Unknown — members flagged possible contract-termination costs and camera replacement expenses.
Swainfield Food Hub Pilot Program Procurement and Community Engagement
Seeking grant funding and exploring micro-grant programs of around $30,000 to support urban farm equipment and infrastructure.
Brent Industries Explosion Emergency Response and Environmental Monitoring
Substantial municipal resources expended on emergency response, air monitoring, and ongoing environmental remediation oversight.
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance
Potential loss of surveillance technology contract costs or reallocation of police resources.
Republic Services Trash Contract Renewal
Up to $13,200,000 annually plus fuel charges from the General Fund.
Fresh Start Utility Debt Relief Program Extension
About $38 million in active delinquent utility debt remains, plus $2.94 million in write-offs still being processed.
public safety and utilities
Emergency response and utility inspection costs will impact city municipal service budgets.
2026 Toledo Municipal Art Plan and Public Art Expansion
Over $170,000 invested in recent conservation and maintenance projects.
Residential Setback and Accessory Structure Regulations
Property owners face relocation or removal costs for non-compliant fences and structures.
Tenant Protection and Retaliation Prohibition
Null
Historic Landmark Designations for Closed East Side Churches
Possible eligibility for historic tax credits or preservation grants for property owners.
Group Home Zoning and Reasonable Accommodation
Null
Rejection of Proposed Recycling Audit Contract
The contract will cost $150,000 from the General Fund.
General Fund Revenue and Business Net Profits
The city may finish the year roughly $5 million behind last year's income tax collections.
Cold Blue Winter Sheltering and Funding Deficits
$80,000 from the General Fund.
ARPA Fund Reallocation and Program Adjustments
Approximately $13 million in unspent ARPA funds remaining to be fully allocated and disbursed.
Sign Code Text Amendments for Small Businesses
Saves small businesses thousands of dollars in mandatory sign replacement costs during minor expansions.
Beverly subdivision / Habitat for Humanity proposal
While the award itself doesn't hand out cash, this kind of recognition can help Toledo secure future grants and funding for more housing projects.
Flock camera system audit
Taxpayers could see funds redirected or saved depending on whether the city keeps, scales back, or cancels its contract for these cameras.
Decisions during term (448)
Recorded while Gadus was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 432-26: Recognizing Chief Michael C. Trinley
Resolution 433-26: Recognizing TARTA's 55th Anniversary
Ordinance 413-26: ARPA Fund Reallocation
Ordinance 425-26: Healthy Food Small Market Program Agreement
Resolution 434-26: Recognizing The Toledo Blade
Resolution 435-26: Flock Group Agreement Termination
Resolution 437-26: Property Tax Amounts and Rates
Resolution 438-26: Tax Advances from County Auditor
Ordinance 439-26: Front and Main Corridor Modernization Grant
Ordinance 440-26: Paint Sprayer Purchase for Streets
Ordinance 441-26: Selective Traffic Enforcement Grant
Ordinance 442-26: Impaired Driving Enforcement Grant
Ordinance 443-26: Fire EMS Software Agreement Amendment
Ordinance 444-26: EMS Supplies Donation from Elevance Health
Ordinance 445-26: Fair Housing Center Agreement Amendment
Ordinance 446-26: Ford Motor Company Settlement Appropriation
Ordinance 447-26: PUCO Hazardous Materials Training Grant
Ordinance 448-26: Raw Water Main Tile Restoration
Ordinance 449-26: Fresh Start Debt Relief Program Agreement
Ordinance 450-26: Spitzer Building Redevelopment Grant
Voting record (74)
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