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THANK YOU TOLEDO!

Last night our campaign to change Toledo came to a close.  Though we were not successful at the ballot box, our message that Toledo can rebuild its economy and provide economic opportunity for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren hit the mark.  Barb and I are incredibly proud of the work that everyone who supported [...]

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Keith and Barb Wilkowski Cast Their Ballots Today

Keith and Barb started the day early this morning by voting at their polling place at  7:30 a.m. They then greeted other voters at Hope Lutheran Church on Secor Road. Keith will continue to work hard today, campaigning until the polls close tonight at 7:30 p.m. So don’t forget to get out and vote for [...]

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Keith Kicked Off Final Push To Election Day At Chicken Parprikas Dinner

Keith Wilkowski was  the featured speaker at State Representative Peter Ujvagi’s Chicken Paprikas Dinner last night. The event, a local tradition, was held at St. Stephen’s School hall in East Toledo.
Keith was introduced by State Representative Peter Ujvagi, the host of this neighborhood gathering. The Chicken Paprikas dinner has grown into a tradition and is the [...]

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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 [...]

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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,” [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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