Mayor· 2018-01 to 2030-01
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Toledo
About
Wade Kapszukiewicz secured a historic third term as Mayor of Toledo, focusing his upcoming administration's priorities primarily on housing and community development.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentMayor Wade Kapszukiewicz stated that he wants to focus on housing over the course of his historic third term.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 35:00
- Avg per meeting
- 35:00
- Segments
- 327
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
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.
Tenant Protection and Retaliation Prohibition
Null
Rejection of Proposed Recycling Audit Contract
The contract will cost $150,000 from the General Fund.
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.
Code Rewrite Consultants Discussion
Loss of private investment capital when distressed properties are demolished before rehabilitation.
Responsible Artificial Intelligence Framework & Policy
None directly requested at this stage, though future software integrations may involve vetting costs.
Front and Main Corridor Modernization Project
$19,800,000
leaf collection
It's a free city service, but staying on schedule saves taxpayers from costly street flooding and drainage repairs later.
Municipal Demolition Property Damage & Communication
Property repair costs and potential administrative liability.
state investigation
Potential findings from the state auditor could lead to unexpected municipal expenses or required financial restructuring depending on what they uncover.
Monsignor Jerome Schmidt Street Naming and 1980 Murder Investigation
It's too early to tell if this will cost taxpayers anything, but ongoing state investigations can sometimes rack up legal and administrative expenses.
Proposed Biometric Data Collection Regulations
While no direct costs are mentioned, modifying how police use these cameras could change future tech spending and potential legal defense bills.
Proposed Gas Station and Fuel Sales Moratorium
Absorbed within existing planning department operations.
Removal of Honorary Street Designation for Msgr. Jerome Schmit Way
Minimal cost to remove the sign if approved.
legal settlement
It's a direct $62,000 hit to the city budget that comes straight out of taxpayer funds.
surveillance technology audit
Taxpayers are funding this review to ensure surveillance tech dollars are actually worth it.
Downtown Traffic Calming and Summit Street Improvements
$60,000 grant revenue with no city match required.
property maintenance
You might have to spend extra cash on landscaping or yard cleanup tools if the rules get stricter.
Immigration Enforcement and Municipal Resource Restrictions
The legislation aims to prevent the diversion of local taxpayer-funded city staff and resources toward federal enforcement duties.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Kapszukiewicz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.