Toledo City Council

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Toledo City Council is the governing body of the city of Toledo, Ohio since 1914. [1]

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Council meets bi-weekly at One Government Center in downtown Toledo.

The Council consists of 12 members, 6 by district and 6 at large.

The Council President is the presiding officer and is selected amongst the council members.

The Districts are geographic and boundaries were shifted in 2011 due to population changes. [2]

The Mayor of Toledo is not a member of the council, but does have a vote on legislation where a council vote results in a tie.

Toledo Municipal Code

The powers of the members are governed the Toledo Municipal Code. [3]

Current Council Members

As of March 2023 The current composition of district council is:

The At-Large Councilmen are:

Standing Committees (Chair/Vice Chair)

(As of March 2023)

Council Chambers

Councilmen and other civic officials (City clerk and Assistant Clerk) are seated with a desk in front for guests. A glass wall separates the council from seating for visitors.

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References

  1. "City Council". City of Toledo.
  2. "8 precincts change Toledo City Council districts". The Blade.
  3. "American Legal Publishing Corporation".