Carty Finkbeiner

In case you have not already seen it, Michael Miller attempts to create a scorecard on the alliance and provides some history on what is going on with the city. A good read.

http://www.toledofreepress.com/2008/10/03/blockbeiner-stacks-the-deck/

Republicans and Democrats are united — in their call to encourage you to vote. But, once they’ve registered you, what do you do?

One local Web site aims to help.

In addition to ordering three layoffs and shuffling seven employees into new positions yesterday, the Finkbeiner administration said it wants to use unspent 2008 capital improvement money to help balance the potential $7 million sinkhole in Toledo's general operating budget.

Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and Councilman D. Michael Collins exchange words on
the show about recent developments at Southwyck and Developer Larry Dillin.

City again asks Dillin to help raze mall Blade

The Mayor and Michael Miller call the show to talk about the Port Authority
and Jerry Chabler. Also, Lindsay Webb talks about the message she
received from Jerry Chabler.

Morning Podcast:

Carty Finkbeiner Interview

When asked about his relationship with The Blade, Jerry Chabler immediately brought up WSPD's role in the community. He said, "WSPD is probably the most negative influence in this community and has probably done more to prevent economic development in the area than any other one media outlet in the community."

More new jobs at the City to add 500k to budget-from WNWO:

Mayor wants new city jobs
Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner is asking Toledo City Council to create eleven new positions at the Division of Engineering and Water Reclaimation.

http://nbc24.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=195325

Boelter considered moving Custom Deco and its 200 jobs from its location at 1343 Miami St. to Wisconsin, Mr. Finkbeiner said. The city's department of development assisted Custom Deco in packaging $1.75 million in acquisition financing, the mayor said.

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080917/NEWS16/809179...

TOLEDO (WTOL) - The financial spreadsheet remains in the red for the city of Toledo and the mayor says he'll soon roll out his plan on how to balance the city's books.

"We know about increased costs, where the increased costs have come have come... fuel consumption, overtime and things like that," Finkbeiner says.

Mayor Carty Finkbeiner fills in Troy about his tour of the United Way Building, and explains why he wants to save the historic building from the wrecking ball.

Morning Podcasts

Finkbeiner Interview

That can be the only explanation for his incredibly arrogant behavior last Friday when taking a tour of the United Way building downtown. The tour which has been taken by numerous politicians has always been open to media also. The mayor however under the guise of having an "honest discussion" about the building with the architect had his spokesperson ask the press to not go on the tour.

What is he afraid of?
From Toledo Free Press:

Local media were denied access to a tour of the United Way headquarters this afternoon after Mayor Carty Finkbeiner refused to walk through the building if members of the press accompanied him.

Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner said yesterday that he plans to ask the United Way of Greater Toledo to not demolish its building for at least two to three years to allow a feasible preservation solution to be found.

When I heard that Carty left Scout in the car again Sunday, I thought I'd share this song. It's on my MySpace page and can be downloaded. Enjoy.
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Mayor ‘disappointed’ by increases in midst of city financial pinch

Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner yesterday urged City Council to reconsider the pay raises it recently handed out to six council aides, and one councilman pressed his colleagues to put the matter to a vote.

Troy and Carty talk about Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention, Local 500 and if the Mayor has decided to run again.

Web Links:

laborerslocal500.com

Morning Podcasts:

This is what drives people nuts. 100K for the Erie Street Market nothing for the residents living on Woonsocket Road. No one will go nuts if the City can just do what they are supposed to do well. One can dream, right?
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"Toledo may have a $3 million to $5 million general operating fund deficit by year's end, and city officials may lay off more than a dozen employees within days to stop the red ink.

Mayor Carty Finkbeiner's administration has yet to decide which cost-saving strategies to pursue, but it is seriously considering layoffs along with voluntary and temporary work furloughs among other measures.

On his weekly segment, Ben reveals that he has an idea to run for Mayor. Do you think he would be a good candidate for Mayor?

Learn more about Ben's vision for Toledo @ his new website www.nowtoledo.net

Morning Podcasts:

The WebSites of both Carty and Marge Brown have been updated!

http://www.cartyfinkbeiner.com/ and www.margebrown.com

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Uh oh.....

TOLEDO (WTOL) - Toledo City council just learned about another hit to the budget. Revenue from red light cameras is falling well short of original projections for the year, and that's pushing the city's operating budget further into the red.

Things heat up on the show after Frank Szollosi calls out the Mayor and Bob Reinbolt about not taking responsibility for what happened at the Erie Street Market. After hearing Frank on the show Bob Reinbolt and Michael Collins call the show.

On the Troy Neff Show, Michael Collins explains why Paul Ringlein, Ken Neidert
and Andrew Ferrara got thrown under the bus by Mayor Finkbeiner.

3 face suspension over rising costs at Erie Street Market... [blade]

Morning podcast:

Denny Schaffer and Troy interview Mayor Carty Finkbeiner at the Democratic
National Convention and Carty breaks the news that McCain and Obama will be in Toledo on Sunday.

Morning podcast:

Mayor Carty Finkbeiner Interview

the mayor wrote then. "We can and will disagree. But let us do it civilly. The citizens expect us to act together to advance the city."

Mayor shares blame for political feud, Toledo council trio says