Label
Clifford L. Russell Way
Ewing St.
Title
Dedicating the corner of Ewing Street at Nebraska Avenue “Clifford L. Russell Way”, and declaring an emergency.
Summary
WHEREAS, Clifford L. Russell was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 18, 1952; and
WHEREAS, through his vision, he transformed an abandoned building at the corner of Ewing and Nebraska into Yummies and Yummies Too, an alcohol-free, family-oriented convenience store and restaurant in the central city where all are served and all are welcome, turning no hungry person away; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Russell along with his wife, Jacqueline, believed that through hard work, believing in yourself and asking the Lord for guidance, would bring positivity to the youth and the community; he considered himself a peacemaker, encouraging people to talk out differences rather than resorting to violence, and giving the youth a safe place to gather; he hosted many community events over the years, whether it be car shows, boxing festivals, or book bag giveaways; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Honor met on September 17, 2026 and unanimously recommended that Ewing Street at the corner of Nebraska Avenue be dedicated as “Clifford L. Russell Way” in order to properly recognize and celebrate his dedication to the community, generosity, life and legacy.
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the City of Toledo hereby recognizes the honorary dedication of Ewing Street at the corner of Nebraska Avenue as “Clifford L. Russell Way.”
SECTION 2. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this Resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and its committees that resulted in such formal actions, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Revised Code of Ohio and that the reading and adoption of this Resolution complies with the provisions of the City Charter, as amended.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution hereby is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its adoption. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property.
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 an Resolution adopted by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council