Keith Wilkowski Receives Community Service Award from NAACP

Keith was honored last night at the NAACP 100th Anniversary Dinner Celebration. He received the “Community Service” award for his work as an attorney, providing many hours of free legal services to those in need. Speaking at the dinner, Toledo NAACP President Willie Ann Moore said over the years, Keith has demonstrated his committment to the [...]

Wilkowski High Speed Rail Plan Gains Support Of Locomotive Union

Keith’s late father, Art Wilkowski, served in the Ohio General Assembly from 1969-1983. For years, he lobbied almost single-handedly to bring high speed passenger rail service to the state.  Speaking at the Toledo Amtrak station this morning, Keith vowed to pick up the mantle and to complete his father’s mission.
“Dad was ahead of his time,” [...]

Keith Wilkowski Endorsed By “The Sojouner’s Truth” Newspaper

Today, Keith received the endorsement of  “The Sojourner’s Truth,” newspaper. The Sojourner’s Truth is a weekly newspaper serving the African-American community in Toledo.
“Vote For Keith Wilkowski” is the title of the editorial encouraging Toledoans to vote for Keith on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
 ”We have based our decision on two factors. First we believe that Wilkowski has [...]

Keith Wilkowski Advocates Agenda to Strengthen Toledo’s Middle Class

Today, Keith outlined his agenda to strengthen Toledo’s middle class. He was  joined by area labor leaders who support his candidacy and his plans to help working families.
UAW Local 12  President Bruce Baumhauer said his union endorsed Keith because he is the only mayoral candidate who stresses the  importance of providing jobs for working people in Toledo. [...]

A FUTURE COMPETITOR IN THE RACE FOR MAYOR

It looks like Keith may have some stiff competition if he decides to run for Toledo Mayor in 2027.  Keith met 3-year-old Nathan Stubleski  yesterday at the 16th Annual Blessed Sacrament and Greater Close Park Neighborhood Halloween Parade.  And according to Nathan’s campaign sign, he is jumping into the 2027 mayor’s race really early.  Watch out Keith!
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WILKOWSKI HAS WIDE FUNDRAISING LEAD IN RACE FOR MAYOR

Keith Wilkowski is moving forward confidently in the final days of the 2009 campaign with a wide fundraising lead over Independent opponent Mike Bell.
Yesterday, Wilkowski reported to the Lucas County Board of Elections that his campaign committee had $107,815.45 on hand as of October 14, 2009, while the Bell campaign reported a balance on hand [...]

WILKOWSI MEETS WITH SYLVANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Democratic Mayoral Candidate Keith Wilkowski met with the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce Board yesterday and shared his vision for better cooperation between Toledo and suburban communities.
“I have worked with our suburban neighbors and forged innovative economic development agreements that allowed private business to create literally thousands of jobs,” said Wilkowski. “As mayor, I will continue to [...]

Wilkowski Campaign Launches First TV Ad of General Election

Today, the Wilkowski campaign unveiled a new television ad called  ‘The Time Has Come.” The television ad  highlights Mike Bell’s view that economic development is not the mayor’s job and that raising taxes is common-sense. 
Keith is the only candidate with a concrete plan to create jobs, and the only one who has stood firmly against raising taxes.  

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Keith Wilkowski Supports Issue 4 – Levy for Senior Citizens

Keith joined Billie Johnson President/CEO of the The Area Office on Aging Northwestern Ohio, and several other local officials today in endorsing Issue 4, the Lucas County Senior Services Levy that will be on the November 3, 2009 ballot.
 ”This is not a new tax. This is a replacement levy for services that are vital for [...]

Marcy Kaptur And Other Local Elected Officials Endorse Keith Wilkowski

U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur endorsed Keith Wilkowski’s candidacy for Mayor of Toledo yesterday. Kaptur called Keith a candidate with a broad resume, who has experience and vision. “He is a man who has demonstrated his commitment to Toledo and the entire region,” said Kaptur. Kaptur was joined by other women elected officials from Lucas County [...]