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Toledo District 5 City Council is the legislative body of the City of Toledo. Legislative authority in the City is vested in a twelve-member Council.

For more information on Toledo City Council, please visit https://toledo.oh.gov/government/city-council Six members of the Council are elected at-large and six from districts; all for four-year terms. The Council is authorized to enact ordinances and resolutions relating to City services, tax levies, appropriating and borrowing money, licensing and regulating businesses and trades and other municipal activities. The Council also has authority to fix the compensation of City officers and employees. The Council elects one of its members to serve as the President of Council, its presiding officer.

10/21/2026

🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: CHEMICAL RELEASE IN N. TOLEDO 🚨

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD) is sharing important health and safety information regarding the release of Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA) near 1266 Progress Avenue in Toledo.

GMA is a chemical that may cause coughing, throat irritation, headaches, shortness of breath, and skin or eye irritation.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

🔴 WITHIN 1 MILE: Toledo Fire & Rescue has issued an evacuation order for everyone within a 1-mile radius of 1266 Progress Avenue. Do not enter the evacuation zone until officials announce it is safe.

🏫 Temporary Shelter: Shoreland Elementary School.

🟠 WITHIN 2–3 MILES: Residents and businesses should shelter in place. Stay indoors, close windows and doors, turn off ventilation systems that bring in outside air, and keep pets indoors.

🚗 TRAVELING NEAR THE AREA? Keep vehicle windows closed and use your vehicle's air recirculation setting.

👃 NOTICE A CHEMICAL ODOR? Smelling an odor does not necessarily mean exposure to harmful levels. However, if you notice an unusual odor outside the designated safety zones, stay indoors and limit outside air entering your home or vehicle.

📢 STAY INFORMED

Please continue following instructions from emergency responders and local public health officials.

For official updates, follow:

City of Toledo
Toledo Fire & Rescue
Lucas County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

Council Member Melden is always happy and proud to recognize the people in District 5 who make Toledo a better place!🎉
07/15/2026

Council Member Melden is always happy and proud to recognize the people in District 5 who make Toledo a better place!🎉

BIG news for District 5! Council Member Melden was honored to celebrate the groundbreaking at Westgate Village North tod...
06/10/2026

BIG news for District 5!

Council Member Melden was honored to celebrate the groundbreaking at Westgate Village North today with Abbell Associates. The $60 million investment will help further establish West Toledo as NW Ohio's premier retail destination.

🎉District 5 Residents: Help us design a new look for Grove Patterson Park! 🎉 Survey closes on 6/17!
06/10/2026

🎉District 5 Residents: Help us design a new look for Grove Patterson Park! 🎉 Survey closes on 6/17!

Hi District 5 Residents! Last chance to attend Council Member Sam Melden's annual Spring Townhall series! ⏰Hope to see y...
04/28/2026

Hi District 5 Residents!

Last chance to attend Council Member Sam Melden's annual Spring Townhall series! ⏰

Hope to see you there.

📣Reminder: District 5 Council Member Sam Melden is hosting his final spring townhall this week. Check out the information below, hope to see you there!

Details:
Wednesday, April 29, 6:00pm
Meadowvale Elementary School, 2755 Edgebrook Dr
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BmT6MYVc1/

“I’m proud to continue the Spring Townhall series here in District 5,” said Council Member Sam Melden. “These conversations are one of the most important parts of my role on City Council. Thank you to the residents who have come out to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns. I encourage everyone to attend the final townhall, ask questions, and stay engaged as we work together to move Toledo forward.”

Toledo District 5 City of Toledo

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1 Government Ctr
Toledo, OH
43604

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
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