Archive for September, 2009
Keith Calls For The Creation Of A Joint Economic Development Zone At The Marina District
Keith announced a bold plan today to spur economic development in Toledo. He proposed inviting several suburban cities to join in the creation of a Joint Economic Development Zone (JEDZ) at the Marina District.
“Many people think the development of the Marina District site is going nowhere but I believe we could bring the project new [...]
Keith Helps Preschoolers Learn English
Keith spent some quality time with a group of preschool children today helping them learn English and improve their reading skills. Keith volunteered for the “Reading Together or Leamos Juntos” program sponsored by Adelante, The Latino Resource Center.
Reading Together is an early literacy program that aims to help prepare 3 to 5 year olds for success in [...]
Chris Redfern Touts Keith Wilkowski’s Accomplishments
Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern was in Toledo today and shared his views on why Keith Wilkowski should be the next Mayor of Toledo. Redfern pointed to Keith’s experience in economic development and said Keith is the only candidate running who has a detailed plan that outlines his vision for bringing jobs to Toledo. Redfern [...]
Read the Full PostKeith Endorsed by Lucas County Democratic Party and Marcy Kaptur
Keith is moving forward confidently in his campaign to be Toledo’s next Mayor. Wilkowski received the
endorsement of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur as well as that of the Lucas County Democratic Party following a unanimous vote yesterdy by the party’s Executive Committee.
“I’m honored to have the support of the Democratic Party and of one of our nation’s greatest [...]
Keith Wins Primary Election – Moves Forward to Nov. Election
After a long night of waiting for election results, Keith finally had a chance to deliver his victory speech at Michael’s Bar and Grill after midnight. He thanked the voters of Toledo, his supporters, his family and his campaign team. “It was the hard work of so many people in this room that made the difference,” said [...]
Read the Full PostIt’s Primary Election Day!
It’s Primary Election day in Toledo and Keith and his wife Barb cast their ballots early this morning at Hope Lutheran Church. Please join Keith and Barb and be sure to get to the polls today.
This is a very important election for City of Toledo. It is up to voters to decide who will lead at [...]
Keith Has Vision And Talent – Wins KISS-FM Mayoral Talent Contest
Keith displayed his talent as a harmonica player and claimed the crown in the” Toledo Mayoral Candidates Got Talent,” contest this morning on 92.5 FM. Keith went head-to-head with candidate Ben Konop in the finals round of the competition this morning.
Host of the program, Andrew Z took calls from his listeners who voted for the [...]
Keith Endorsed by Toledo Free Press
Lighting the Fuse
Endorsement: Wilkowski for mayor
Written by Michael Miller | Editor in Chief | mmiller@toledofreepress.com
Early this year, when he was the only declared candidate for mayor of Toledo, I met with Keith Wilkowski for a talk on politics, the economy and Toledo’s future.
Wilkowski is a deliberate thinker, one who seems to process complete thoughts [...]
Keith Talked About His Experience and His Vision For Toledo in Debates
Keith participated in two back-to-back televised mayoral debates on Tuesday, September 8 and shared his vision for Toledo.
The first debate on Fox Channel 36 was a 90-minute sessions, where the mayoral candidates answered questions from The Toledo Free Press and the Glass City Jungle Blog. The second hour-long debate was held in the auditorium of [...]
Keith Celebrates Labor at Annual Parade
Colin Tomanski (Keith’s Grandson) at Labor Day Parade
One of Keith’s youngest supporters, his grandson Colin Tomanski joined in the fun at the annual Labor Day Parade in Toledo today. Colin was there to support his Papa as he paid tribute to Toledo workers. The parade in downtown Toledo, featured marching bands, drill teams and of [...]
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