Toledo's Candidates Forum for Housing Services
Hear from local candidates about their positions on housing services in Toledo!
September 24
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Library (McMaster Center) - 325 N Michigan St
This forum allows Toledo residents to hear directly from local candidates about their views on housing issues. Issues discussed many include everything from childhood lead poisoning, local housing laws and policies, out of state investors, housing discrimination, and more.
The community also has the opportunity to submit their own questions and topics of interest to help guide what questions the candidates will be asked.
Candidates in Attendance
Mayoral Candidate
Roberto Torres
City Council Seeking Re-Election
Mac Driscoll
Carrie Hartman
Dr. Brittany Jones
Nick Komives
Cerrsandra McPherson
George Sarantou
Candidates Running for At-Large Seats
Ed Becynski
Blair Johnson
Erin Kramer
Tom Names
Robert Pasker III
Tom Waniewski
Make Your Voice Heard: Join in the Call for Affordable Homeownership
A record shortage of starter homes across the U.S. is driving up housing costs - causing many families to face extremely difficult choices between housing and other basic needs - and pushing the dream of homeownership out of reach for hard-working neighbors and first-time homebuyers nationwide.
Add your voice to the nationwide advocacy that is working to ensure everyone has an affordable place to call home. Click below to use Habitat for Humanity's template to easily email your members of Congress.
Habitat on the Hill
Habitat’s annual legislative conference, Habitat on the Hill, convenes advocates representing all aspects of Habitat’s mission together in Washington D.C., for three days of intensive discussions, training sessions, networking and direct advocacy opportunities to their members of Congress.
Drawing on the wealth of experience from the Habitat network and the insights of external housing experts, learning sessions are designed to empower attendees with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to enact policy and system changes through effective advocacy. Attendees leave empowered to build and sustain stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.
To learn more about Habitat on the Hill visit: https://www.habitat.org/about/advocacy/habitat-on-the-hill
Interested in attending Habitat on the Hill? Contact Caroline Guy at [email protected] or (419) 382-1964 ext. 127
Policy Success: Increasing revenues for Housing Trust Fund
The Ohio Housing Trust Fund will receive an additional $2.5 - $3.5 million per year, bringing the total to an estimated $50 million for the biennium, by increasing the per-page recording fee amount, which is how it is funded. These dollars are used for a variety of housing related services, including to supporting homeless services, repair and rehab owner and rental units, new construction for rental properties, and housing counseling. This increase means that an estimated additional 20.342 individuals will have increased access to an affordable home.
Home is the Key
Help us turn the key on housing! Join Habitat’s Home is the Key campaign to help more families unlock homeownership – the key to connection, well-being, and stability.
Safe, affordable homes change lives and communities, yet the U.S. housing crisis is increasing for communities here at home and around the country. Every April, during Fair Housing Month, Home is the Key reminds us that we all benefit when homeownership is accessible to everyone.
Join us in opening doors to homeownership and stronger communities. You can make a difference and support us by:
- Giving directly online
- Donating at the register when you shop with MVHFH ReStore
Learn more about Home is the Key: https://www.habitat.org/homeisthekey
