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File #: R-467-25    Version: 1 Name: RIA, Strictly R&B Park Jam
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/8/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/21/2025 Final action:
Title: Celebrating the Strictly R&B Park Jam.
Sponsors: Theresa Gadus, Cerssandra McPherson
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RIA: Strictly R&B Park Jam

SPONSORS: Theresa Gadus, Cerssandra McPherson

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Title

Celebrating the Strictly R&B Park Jam.

 

Summary

WHEREAS, Strictly R&B Park Jam is an annual Toledo music festival that attracts nearly 10,000 people each year to Promenade Park downtown; and

 

WHEREAS, the Park Jam is organized by Lance Self, Ryan Noble, Tracy Haynes, and Marcus Coleman, longtime friends that share a passion for concerts, community organizing, and the healing power of music; and

 

WHEREAS, the event has brought in many talented performers over its 6 years, like the multiplatinum R&B group Dru Hill, as well as Toledo’s own Shawn Kane; and

 

WHEREAS, the three-day festival’s programming goes beyond the on-stage musical acts- it includes open jam sessions, yoga classes, an art show, a silent music party, and plenty of shops and food vendors; and

 

WHEREAS, the organizers strongly believe that music is the best way for community to gather and heal while bringing awareness to mental health issues and the impact of violence in our communities.

 

NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:

 

                     SECTION 1: That we recognize the founders of the Strictly R&B Park Jam for their hard work in continually hosting a wonderful festival in Toledo and their clear love and support for the community.

 

 

 

 

                     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 passed by Council ________________________.

 

 

Attest:  ________________________

                    Clerk of Council