Maumee recall: 'They are not listening' - Toledo Free Press

MAUMEE — Rain puddled between lines of parked cars at the Lucas County Fairgrounds as residents walked past RECALL yard signs stuck into the soggy ground and shook off water from their umbrellas as they filed into the Green Barn.


Despite the dreary weather, the crowd came out in force on May 21 for one reason – to sign the petitions of candidates who aim to replace the current Maumee mayor and six of the seven city council members. 

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Ohio Statehouse rally against HB1 and SB88 - Toledo Free Press

COLUMBUS – Hundreds of Ohioans gathered at the Statehouse on Saturday, Sept. 27, to protest House Bill 1 (HB1) and Senate Bill 88 (SB88), a pair of bills that would restrict certain individuals and entities from acquiring property in the state. At the rally, speakers argued that the legislation would discriminate against immigrants and harm both civil rights and Ohio’s economy. The protest came just days before the legislature resumes its session today (Wednesday, Oct. 1).


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