Since 2010, Lucas County has seen a total reduction of over $32 million in local government funding. In recognition of 4-19 Day, a day of local civic pride, the Lucas County Commissioners, Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson, and other Lucas County elected officials will call on Governor John Kasich to return local government funds to be used for road repair and infrastructure improvements in local communities.
Later in the day, the Lucas County Commissioners will vote on a resolution calling for Governor Kasich and the General Assembly to pass legislation to return up to 50% of lost local government funding to allow our communities to address road repair and infrastructure improvements.
WHO: Lucas County Board of Commissioners, Lucas County Elected Officials, Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson, Members of Toledo City Council
WHAT: Press conference calling on Governor Kasich to return local government funding, invest in needed infrastructure improvements
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:30 A.M.
WHERE: One Government Center, First Floor Lobby, Toledo, OH 43604