Toledo is a remarkable place, and we all know the reasons why. Our cultural institutions are globally recognized. Our culture is welcoming to families of all shapes and sizes. Our Mud Hens and Walleye are the envy of minor league cities across the country. We can walk or float to one of the world’s Great Lakes within minutes.
And yet, this is a city that has been in decline for over 50 years. Since its peak in 1970, Toledo has lost nearly one-third of its population. We have lost nearly 6 percent in the last decade alone. Manufacturing jobs have been cut in half, and family household income isn’t even keeping up with inflation.
There are a number of reasons for this, but the one voters should focus on this Tuesday is straightforward: This is a one-party town, run by Democrats, who have no checks and balances on their power. The result of this lack of political competition has been absolutely devastating to this city…