The D5 Podcast: Recent Episodes

Sam Melden - Toledo District 5 City Council Member

Welcome to the Toledo D5 Podcast! This podcast will focus on news about our communities, updates from Toledo City Council, and features on local community members.

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On today’s show Sam introduces Jake, a new co-host for the D5 Podcast, and talks about the future of the pod.

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On today’s show Sam gives an update on the business of Toledo City Council, and updates regarding District 5 including an upcoming community meeting and the Safe Streets plan.

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08.03.20 - District 5 Community Meeting

Safe Streets Plan

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On today’s show Sam talks about the work continuing despite the elephant in the room. Additional updates given on development in District 5.

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On today’s show Sam updates on City Council’s adjustments, how to continue to participate in City Council meetings online, and an upcoming Zoom town hall for neighborhood leaders.

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Sam’s appearance on The Rough Draft Diaries

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On today’s show Sam gives an update on how City Council has adjusted with COVID-19 and social distancing, reviewing some changes to a street in District 5, touring District 5 parks, and a bit of what’s next.

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Toledo Blade article on Old Orchard Neighbodhood

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On today’s show Sam talks with former City Council member and current Toledo Commissioner of Business Services, Sandy Spang about impacts of COVID-19 on Toledo’s small business community.

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Support Local Toledo Restaurants Video

Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business Newsletter

Jobs and Family Services Unemployment Insurance Benefit Information

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On today’s show Sam talks about the special City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 18th as well as some important updates regarding where the best place to get information on the coronavirus.

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On today’s show hear some a story about how residents of Devon Hill Rd. in District 5 got added to the list of roads that Issue 1 will address. Sam also walks through Issue 1 and where the money will go.

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Email roads@toledo.oh.gov if your road needs work

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On today’s show hear some updates around the district including an update on Secor Development and the recent vote on it, as well as LED Lighting and an update on Issue 1.

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Listen to Sam on Scott Sands Radio Show

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On today’s show hear some updates around the district about the new development project at the old Elder-Beerman site (including information about an upcoming public forum), updates about committees Sam is serving on with Toledo City Council, and a clip from Toledo’s State of the City.

Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231

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Check out the order of snow removal on District 5 streets

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On today’s show hear some updates around the district about the new development project at the old Elder-Beerman site (including information about an upcoming public forum), updates about committees Sam is serving on with Toledo City Council, and a clip from Toledo’s State of the City.

Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231

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Westgate Neighbors Public Forum on Elder-Beerman Site information

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On today’s show hear some updates around the district about new development projects, clips from City Council’s swearing in ceremony on January 2nd, changes to the podcast, and how to get in touch and stay in the loop with Sam.

Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231

Toledo City Council welcomes three new members | WNWO

New Toledo City Council officially sworn in, new face chosen to fill Spang's seat | WTOL