Label
Welcoming Community
Komives, Gadus & Jones
Title
Reaffirming the City of Toledo as a Welcoming and Inclusive Community
Summary
WHEREAS, the City of Toledo has long been a point of convergence for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and traditions, contributing to the city’s social, cultural, and economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, immigrant residents, regardless of citizenship status, play a critical role in strengthening Toledo’s economy by creating businesses, filling essential jobs, and contributing to the local workforce and tax base; and
WHEREAS, credible data and local experience do not support the existence of an immigrant-driven crime problem in Toledo, and public safety efforts are most effective when rooted in trust, cooperation, and community; and
WHEREAS, City Council recognizes reports from Toledo residents and service providers indicating that fear of immigration enforcement has discouraged individuals from reporting crimes, seeking emergency assistance, or engaging with City institutions; and
WHEREAS, fostering an environment that values inclusion and cultural exchange enhances civic participation, economic growth, and overall quality of life for all Toledo residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Toledo aspires to honor and incorporate the culture, heritage, and lived experiences of all who call Toledo home, regardless of citizenship or immigration status; and
WHEREAS, The City of Toledo hereby reaffirms its commitment to the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) Code of Conduct and incorporates its principles into City policy; and
WHEREAS, The City of Toledo shall maintain ongoing dialogue with community organizations serving impacted populations to support and develop welcoming policy and its effects on public trust and safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Toledo City Council affirms Toledo’s commitment to remaining a welcoming, inclusive city where all residents are treated with dignity and respect; and
SECTION 2. That the City supports policies and practices that promote community trust, economic opportunity, and cultural inclusion, and opposes actions that undermine the safety, stability, or contributions of immigrant communities.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 10 nays 0.
Adopted: February 17, 2026, as an emergency measure: yeas 10, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Vanice S. Williams
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: February 17, 2026
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor