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RIA: Ashley Westgate, Legislative Intern
Sponsor: Council President Williams
Title
Recognizing Ashley Westgate for her contributions as Toledo City Council’s 2025-2026 Legislative Intern.
Summary
WHEREAS, Ashley Westgate is a dedicated and accomplished student who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Toledo with College and Departmental Honors in May 2025, and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration, expected graduation in May 2026; and
WHEREAS, thanks to an ongoing partnership with the University of Toledo’s Urban Affairs Center, Toledo City Council hosted Ashley as a Legislative Intern for the 2025-2026 school year; and
WHEREAS, Ashley has demonstrated a strong work ethic and versatility, gaining firsthand experience in public service through her internship, where she supported day-to-day operations, completed numerous research projects, elevated Council’s communications strategy and planning, worked with constituents, and deepened her understanding of civic engagement and policymaking; and
WHEREAS, Ashley is deeply committed to service, volunteering as RockeThon Logistics Chair which makes her responsible for the run of show for the six-hour annual dance marathon supporting children in hospice care, Vice President of Bridge UToledo packing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Toledo’s unhoused population, and Songfest Director for her sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi, who just recently won 2nd place at 2026 Songfest and raised the most money; and
WHEREAS, her academic and civic achievements have earned her notable honors, including the Excellence Award for Political Science, McNamara Scholarship for Public Administration, and Eberly Center Scholarship. In addition, Ashley served as the UT Student Body Vice President her final year of undergrad; and
WHEREAS, Ashley will continue her education at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law starting this fall. She will be missed in Toledo; and
WHEREAS, Ashley’s broad knowledge, customer service skills, and technical proficiency underscores her ability to lead and serve effectively in diverse and dynamic communities; and she embodies the values of leadership, service, and academic excellence, standing as an inspiration and role model for the next generation of public servants.
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1: That we recognize and commend Ashley Westgate for her achievements, dedication to the residents of Toledo, and commitment to public administration.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Adopted _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council