Lance Woodworth, President/CEO and Caleigh Herring, Director of Marketing for Destination Toledo join Mayor Wade to discuss how they are working to attract more visitors to Toledo. Destination Toledo is our city’s champion for tourism and local pride. Tune in as we explore what makes Toledo a must-visit destination, how visitor spending supports neighborhood businesses, and why tourism plays a vital role in our city’s quality of life.
Jul 23, 2025•14 min
Director of Economic Development, Brandon Sehlhorst and Cheryl Hardy of ConnecToledo join Mayor Wade to discuss this year's resurgence of Party in the Park downtown. Cheryl and Brandon discuss the ways they have focused on all things local- bands, businesses, and YOU!
Jul 16, 2025•11 min
Director of Marketing, Membership and Events at Toledo Pickle, Kimberly Sheldon, joins Mayor Wade to discuss Pickleball's impact on Toledo's community. Pickleball is for everyone – any age and any athletic ability. Toledo Pickle is a space where you don't have to pick up a paddle to enjoy the Pickle. We are also hosting pickleball clinics in city parks this summer. It's just $20 for a two week session....
Jul 09, 2025•12 min
Safety Director George Kral and Lt. Trevino join Mayor Wade to discuss service to our country as we look toward celebrating Independence Day.
Jul 02, 2025•13 min
Happy Pride Month! At-Large Council Member Nick Komives joins Mayor Wade to discuss his small-town upbringing and how his early recognition of his identity as a gay person inherently led him to look more deeply at social structures. Inspired by politicians like Harvey Milk, Council Member Komives began working on community oriented campaigns like Save a Library and worked his way to the Ohio Supreme Court fighting for equality and judge impartiality. On Toledo's City Council, Nick has pushed for...
Jun 25, 2025•13 min
Safety Director George Kral, Fire Lt. Cummerow and Lt. Trevino, and Fireworks in the 419 Coordinator Austin Mack join Mayor Wade to discuss all things fireworks. From firework safety at home to the big show downtown we are looking at the spectacular and coordinated effort to bring the community together to celebrate one of America's favorite holidays. Join us downtown at Promenade Park, Glass City Metropark, or right on the Maumee River to catch the show on Friday, July 4. Special thanks to our ...
Jun 18, 2025•13 min
Pat Nowak, Director of Italian Bowl Events and Adam Salem join Mayor Wade to discuss the history of Italian American Football and its connections to Toledo. From two weeks of A Taste of Italy in Toledo to the Mayor's Cup, Pat and her team are working hard to bring as much fun to Toledo for this event and welcome visitors and spectators to this international event, right here in Toledo. A Taste of Italy is June 15-28 Italian Bowl XLIV is June 28th at the Glass Bowl Stadium....
Jun 11, 2025•13 min
Joe Cappel, Vice President of Business Development for the Port Authority and Ashley Streichert Lovejoy, Communications Director for the National Museum of the Great Lakes join Mayor Wade to discuss the recent docking of the Great Lakes cruise ship, Victory I right here in Toledo. They look toward the possibility of more frequent cruise ship stops and what that means for Toledo as a Great Lakes city.
Jun 04, 2025•13 min
President of City Council Carrie Hartman joins Mayor Wade to discuss how her curiosity and desire to solve problems led her to her role as a Toledo City Council member. President Hartman believes in the opportunity that Toledo has for everyone ,and hopes to use her role in public service to inspire more people to call Toledo home.
May 28, 2025•12 min
Director of Housing and Community Development Rosalyn Clemens joins Mayor Wade to discuss the three Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas in Toledo and how this HUD designation invites more flexibility in how the City is able to invest in these areas to boost economic development, housing, education, and safety.
May 21, 2025•14 min
Director of Parks and Youth Services Joe Fausnaugh, Commissioner of Youth Services David Bush, and Outreach and Special Events Manager Jacqueline Johnson join Mayor Wade to discuss all the exciting programs available for Toledo kids and teens this summer in Toledo's City Parks . Join us Saturday, May 17 at Ottawa Park for the Summer Showcase! Parents and kids will have the opportunity to connect with the City's summer program partners, learn about the available programs, and make their summer pl...
May 14, 2025•12 min
David Echols and LuCynthia Jones from the City of Toledo's Housing and Community Development Department join Mayor Wade to discuss housing and what the city is doing to promote homeownership in Toledo. Join us for the Homeownership Fair at Scott High School on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register here. Want to volunteer at the homeownership fair? We would love to have you. Register here....
May 07, 2025•12 min
Linsey Ward and Gena Collier, our Training and Development team, join Mayor Wade to discuss Toledo's employee core value, growth and development. This is the final episode in a series diving into the values that drive city employees. We define efficiency as "Creating a growth-oriented atmosphere that empowers employees to develop knowledge and skills to advance in one’s career." Linsey and Gena discuss starting a leadership training from the ground up—creating new opportunities for city employee...
Apr 30, 2025•12 min
Commissioner of Urban Beautification Sara Stacy and Forestry Manager Jody Prude join Mayor Wade to discuss how vital trees are to Toledo. From planting efforts where they don't exist to replacing trees at the end of their life, we're committed to improving our tree canopy to improve air and water quality, keep our streets cooler in the summer heat, and beautify our neighborhoods. Want to be part of the RE-TREE Toledo movement? Join our kickoff meeting on April 28 at the Main Library....
Apr 23, 2025•11 min
Toledo's new Kid Mayor, Dash Harden, and Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz join Eric Chase to discuss the role of Kid Mayor and Kid Council. Dash shares why he wanted to be in the role and how he's going to ensure no more potholes in his city! This episode comes from the Eric Chase podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Apr 16, 2025•50 min
Commissioner of Urban Beautification Sara Stacy and Sustainability Manager Dana Reising join Mayor Wade to discuss three opportunities Toledo residents have this season to dispose of bulky, yard, and hazardous waste—for free! Clean Toledo Recycling Events — run April 26 through October 4 Block-by-Block Neighborhood Cleanups — run April 19 through October 11 Free Landfill Disposal Days — run May 31 through November 29...
Apr 09, 2025•13 min
Commissioner of Grants and Government Affairs Simon Nyi joins Mayor Wade to talk about Toledo’s role in the Toledo Regional Alliance and why they’re in Washington, D.C. this week. The Alliance was created to strengthen our relationships with state and federal partners, speak with one voice on regional priorities, and send a clear message: Toledo is a great place to build—a life, a home, and a future.
Apr 02, 2025•11 min
Jamie Tackacs joins Mayor Wade to discuss another of the City of Toledo's employee value – Transparency. Jamie is Toledo's CIP and Debt Manager. When we discuss Tax Payer dollars, Jamie's role is imperative in building and maintaining that trust with the public. Jamie discusses the public process that informs how we integrate resident needs into our budget and reporting. You can see that work on our Financial Transparency web page....
Mar 26, 2025•10 min
Director of Building Inspection & Code Compliance Jim Molnar, New Building Official Bob Kurtz, and Permit Technician Jason Hooks join Mayor Wade to discuss Toledo's potential for building and converting currently vacant space into a new opportunity. The Building Inspection division has implemented changes to expedite the permitting process and is working on building our relationship with developers to undo the perception that the process is difficult. We are here to help....
Mar 19, 2025•11 min
Former Chief of Toledo Police George Kral is coming back! After 32 years as a Toledo Police Officer, Kral is ready to step into this new role as the city's Safety Director. Kral is excited for the opportunity to protect the public in his new role including the overlap between Toledo's safety forces and the built environment.
Mar 12, 2025•11 min
Watch a very special edition of Wednesdays with Wade! Listen to Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz deliver his annual address live from the Tower on the Maumee.
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Director of Economic Development Brandon Sehlhorst joins Mayor Wade to discuss Toledo's employee core value, efficiency. We define efficiency as "Prioritizing quality service while minimizing time, effort, and expense." Brandon's team is small and mighty. Their work has incredible return on investment for the city including creating jobs and securing investments. Brandon discusses Toledo's Vibrancy Initiative , and how the city is investing in local buildings and businesses to support economic g...
Feb 26, 2025•14 min
Malcolm Cunningham Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) joins Mayor Wade to discuss the link between gun violence and the built environment in Toledo. Tune in to hear about this fascinating correlation, and how Toledo is working to make an impact on the community by coordinating the work in our Code Compliance Division with our Police Department to help reduce incidents in gun violence in our city....
Feb 19, 2025•12 min
Gayle Lake, Toledo Public Schools Community Partnerships and Outreach Director and Josh Davis, City of Toledo's Commissioner of School-Based Save Our Community join Mayor Wade to discuss how the City and school system are working together to interrupt violence before it escalates. Violence interruption is not new, but it is new to Toledo. Connecting those who are most at risk–to be either the victim or perpetrator of a violent incident escalating from a conflict–to the appropriate resources is s...
Feb 12, 2025•13 min
Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Malcolm Cunningham and Mayor Wade discuss a study conducted by the National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform that does a deep dive into the cost of gun violence in Toledo. The study looks at the economic cost of gun violence in our city and how investing in preventative measures could save lives as well as tax dollars. Read The Cost of Gun Violence Study Learn more about the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagem...
Feb 05, 2025•12 min
Assistant Fire Chief John Kaminski and Community Service Officer Mohamed-Aly Nasser join Mayor Wade to discuss how respect is integral to their work in public service.
Jan 29, 2025•13 min
Mayor Wade sits down with Commissioner of Engineering Christy Soncrant, Vision Zero Coordinator Stephanie Bartlett, and Public Information Coordinator Tori Lane to discuss how we are completing more and more road construction projects, how we prioritize safety, and how we are working hard to get information into your inbox. Get updates!
Jan 22, 2025•11 min
The City of Toledo's Community Development Grants Manager Monica Brown joins Mayor Wade to discuss the next Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Toledo. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan determines how the city allocates federal funding from programs like the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) to meet the needs of our community. Learn more here ....
Jan 15, 2025•11 min
Marc Folk from the Arts Commission, President of City Council Carrie Hartman, and Toledo artist Mark Yappeuying join Mayor Wade to discuss how Toledo has selected its third ever city flag. Through an engaging public process and the work of a Design Review Board, Toledo's 188th birthday celebration is highlighted by this exciting change.
Jan 08, 2025•15 min
City Prosecutor, Rebecca Facey and Assistant Prosecutor, Michelle Turvey join Mayor Wade to discuss Accountability in the fourth installment of this sub-series on the City of Toledo’s Employee Values . They discuss their work with the city and the prosecutor’s office culture - both of which compel these women and their team toward consistent accountability of themselves, each other, and the larger Toledo community.
Jan 01, 2025•11 min
