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State Rep. Mike Ashford, Local 92 Union President, Unveil
Toledo Firefighters Memorial Highway
State Rep. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) and Rep. Michael
Sheehy (D-Oregon) were joined by Jeff Koenigseker, Toledo
Firefighters Local 92 union president, to unveil the “Toledo
Firefighters J. Dickman and Stephan Machcinski Memorial
Highway,” on Thursday, March 29. The road signs were placed
at the northbound I75, just north of the Nebraska Ave
overpass and southbound I75 just south of the Monroe Street
overpass.
“The Toledo Firefighters Memorial Highway honors the
courage, sacrifice and commitment to service of our
firefighters, especially those who have lost their lives in
the line of duty,” said Rep. Ashford. “This renaming shows
Toledo’s unwavering support for the truly amazing work first
responders do every day to keep our communities safe.”
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Rep. Michael
Sheehy, Rep. Michael Ashford, Fire Chief Luis Santiago,
Local 92 President Jeff Koenigseker |
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Ashford and Sheehy introduced House Bill (HB) 324 which
designated the stretch of Interstate Route 75 between
Nebraska Avenue and Monroe Street, as the Toledo
Firefighters Memorial Highway.
State Rep. Michael Ashford Announces the Release of $208,000
in State Funds
Money will help bring Ohio’s school districts’ buildings up
to code
State Representative Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) today
announced the release of $208,000 in state funds to amend
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) contracts
with Lucas County agencies, Thomas Porter Architects and the
JDI group, INC. The funding was approved by the state
Controlling Board, a panel tasked with oversight of state
spending.
“I’m excited to see funds go toward Lucas County contractors
to evaluate buildings and provide data on how to best bring
Ohio’s school districts up to code with renovations and
structural designs,” said Ashford.
The contracts provide facility assessment services,
providing data on facility conditions. The information aids
in the development of master plans for school districts.
These funds come as a part of the OFCC’s commitment to
Ohio’s Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity (EDGE)
program that aims to provide assistance to economically and
socially disadvantaged businesses.
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