Label
Al Council Members
Title
Recognizing Rob Ludeman for his service on Toledo City Council.
Summary
WHEREAS, Rob Ludeman is considered to be one of the longest serving members of Toledo City Council; he was first elected to Toledo City Council in November of 1993 and has served for a total of 26 years on Council, first representing District 2 and thereafter in an at large seat, including 20 months serving as President of Council; and
WHEREAS, Rob has left a fingerprint on most areas of the City of Toledo, through his school flashing initiative, Parks zoning and protection, development projects from the Plaskon site to the enterprise zone development that was the beginning of the ultimate location of Amazon; he has shown unwavering commitment to his Alma Mater, Bowsher High School, his neighborhood, his district and the City; and
WHEREAS, Rob has always been able to put political barriers aside and working with all members of Council, the Administration and Mayors, of all political parties regardless and continuing to keep his promise of keeping common sense on Toledo City Council; and
WHEREAS, Rob has served on countless committees over the years, he ended as Chairman of the Budget Oversight Committee and Regional Growth, Development and Small Business Enterprise Committees; and
WHEREAS, Rob will now have the time to further study “Appurtenances” and “Flocculation”; and it should be, after all these years, fully ingrained into the Administration to bring a “picture of their plan”; and
WHEREAS, well known for his dedication, integrity, work ethic, and problem-solving mentality, Rob has always been a voice of calm and reason on Council, and inspired many to enter the field of Public Service; and
WHEREAS, his enthusiasm for the City goes beyond the borders of the City of Toledo, working with other elected officials in the outlying jurisdictions, as well as establishing relationships and ultimately friendships with officials as far away as Delmenhorst, Germany, and Toledo Spain; and
WHEREAS, many will wonder what Rob’s next act will be; we are certain it will include becoming the national posterchild and worldwide ambassador for Milkweed-always ready to offer some seeds in a baggie to any poor unsuspecting passerby; and
WHEREAS, Rob will be missed by his constituents for his strong commitment, dedication and passion, and he will be especially missed by the staff for his quick wit and the ability to lighten the mood and relieve the stress with laughter on those days when no one thought they could make it through; he will continue his number one priority in life though -- which is his commitment to his family and his faith -- and the only time he will say the Ohio State Buckeyes are second; NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Rob Ludeman is hereby recognized for his contributions as a Councilman serving terms from January 1994 to December 31, 2021, wishing him good luck on his retirement, whatever those words will mean to him with Elaine and the grandkids; to many sunsets over the Lake!!!
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
Adopted: _________________: 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 adopted by Council ________________________.
Attest: _________________________
Clerk of Council