The Sojourner's Truth

01 Apr, 2023

The Sojourner’s Truth

The Coalition for Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods Seeks Meeting with the Mayor

Former Mayors Donna Owens and Carty Finkbeiner

The Truth Staff

Several dozen members of the community gathered at Park Church on Saturday, March 25, to hear former Toledo mayors expound on their belief that the problems of gun violence in the city can be solved by utilizing the commonsense approach they have proposed and without the expensive interference of an outside group.

Former mayors Donna Owens, Mike Bell and Carty Finkbeiner, of the Coalition for Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods, all spoke passionately about the 12-point proposal they have assembled after months of listening to the community while also railing against the city’s administration for the apparent unwillingness to meet with them and discuss the options. more...

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