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Thanks for listening! I created this podcast to take you behind the scenes on my campaign for Toledo City Council - District 5. We are hard at work everyday trying to connect with voters in District 5 to move Toledo forward, and this is one way I hope to stay in touch with my neighbors. *Paid f…

Sam Melden for Toledo City Council - District 5


    • Feb 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Episode 27: Last Run With Sam Podcast... For Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020


    Today’s show is a very brief update on what’s going on with the Run With Sam podcast, and an invitation to the new District 5 Podcast.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Toledo District 5 on TwitterToledo District 5 on FacebookThe District 5 Podcast

    Episode 26: Committees, Public Forums, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020


    On today’s show hear some updates around the district about the new development project at the old Elder-Beerman site (including information about an upcoming public forum), updates about committees Sam is serving on with Toledo City Council, and a clip from Toledo’s State of the City.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Toledo District 5 on TwitterToledo District 5 on FacebookWestgate Neighbors Public Forum on Elder-Beerman Site information

    Episode 25: The District 5 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020


    On today’s show hear some updates around the district about new development projects, clips from City Council’s swearing in ceremony on January 2nd, changes to the podcast, and how to get in touch and stay in the loop with Sam.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Toledo City Council welcomes three new members | WNWONew Toledo City Council officially sworn in, new face chosen to fill Spang's seat | WTOL

    Episode 24: Thanksgiving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019


    On today’s show Sam talks about what’s happened since Election Day, and what’s next.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231

    Episode 23: One Week To Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019


    On today’s show Sam talks with Tom Puffenberger, candidate for Toledo Municipal Judge, as well as gives a few updates on the campaign and District 5 News.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on voter registration and other ways to vote, visit sammelden.com/voteFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 22: 3 Weeks to Go & Meet Sheena!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019


    On today’s show Sam talks with Sheena Barnes, candidate for Toledo Public School Board, as well as gives a few updates on the campaign.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on voter registration and other ways to vote, visit sammelden.com/voteFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 21: 27 Days To Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019


    On today’s show Sam talks with Betsy, Cindy and family, who he met at a West Toledo ‘Meet the Candidates’ event. Also in this episode Sam talks about District 5 news and what’s next in the campaign.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on voter registration and other ways to vote, visit sammelden.com/voteFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 20: Let’s Talk WLS Issue 7!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019


    On today’s show Sam talks with new Superintendent of Washington Local Schools, Kadee Anstadt as well as Washington Local Schools Board President Mark Hughes about the district and the upcoming Washington Local Schools Levy.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on voter registration and other ways to vote, visit sammelden.com/voteFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 19: Voter Registration day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019


    On today’s show Sam gives a few updates on the campaign with 42 days left until the November General Election (November 5th), as well as talks about recent District 5 news.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on voter registration and other ways to vote, visit sammelden.com/voteFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 18: Primary Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam takes you behind the scenes on Primary Day as he visits multiple polling locations, and interviews with Toledo’s famous independent journalist, Jaden Reports!Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 17: Mile 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam talks about the last week before the primary and ways to continue to get involved.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Absentee & Early Vote Info: https://co.lucas.oh.us/75/Absentee-VotingFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 16: Neighborhood Fun With The Blanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam talks with The Banks family who is hosting a neighborhood movie night.. Also updates on early voting and District 5 news.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Absentee & Early Vote Info: https://co.lucas.oh.us/75/Absentee-VotingFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 15: Vote Early!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam talks with 17 year old campaign volunteer; Jackson Grefe. Also updates on early voting and District 5 news.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Toledo Blade Article on District 5Absentee & Early Vote Info: https://co.lucas.oh.us/75/Absentee-VotingFor more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 14: One Week to Early Voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam talks about the terrible news out of El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio this past weekend. Also updates on voting registration and early voting.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231Study on Amount of Guns Per Person in US - Washington PostDayton, OH Marks 251st Mass Shooting in 216 Days - USA TodayAbsentee & Early Vote Info: https://co.lucas.oh.us/75/Absentee-VotingRegister or Update your registration here: https://olvr.sos.state.oh.us/For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 12: Less Than 50 Days To The Primary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam gives some updates on the campaign and District 5 news.Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 11: Let’s Talk Neighborhood Greenways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam speaks with the Maholly family.Find more information about District 5K’s here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1828769017226045/Interesting in a attending a Playground Town Hall? Find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/912409729090657/Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 10: Meet Our Volunteer of the Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam speaks with Erin, our campaign volunteer of the week.Find more information about District 5K’s here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1828769017226045/Interesting in a attending a Playground Town Hall? Find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/912409729090657/Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 9: Summer is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam discusses some of the new changes in the District, as well as what’s next on the campaign trail.Find more information about District 5K’s here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1828769017226045/Interesting in a attending a Playground Town Hall? Find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/912409729090657/Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 8: What's Next At Monroe and Secor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam talks with Paul Hollenbeck, and presents the opening remarks from a recent meeting about Encompass Health’s proposed plan for the Monroe and Secor area.View photos from the proposed Encompass Health plan on Sam’s facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/SamMelden/photos/pcb.879878152350526/879877995683875/?type=3&theaterFind more information about District 5K’s here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1828769017226045/Interesting in a attending a Playground Town Hall? Find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/912409729090657/Call or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 7: Meet The Interns!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam talks with the newest campaign interns, Katy and Tierney.Read about Encompass Health’s plan to come to the Sisters of Notre Dame property here - https://www.toledoblade.com/development/2019/05/24/health-care-company-eyes-former-sisters-of-notre-dame-propertyCall or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.comIf you’re interested in volunteering on the campaign: https://www.sammelden.com/volunteer

    Episode 6: Potholes and Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019


    On today’s show, Sam talks with Mayor of Toledo, Wade Kapszukiewicz.Read about Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz’s pothole plan here - https://toledo.oh.govCall or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.com

    Episode 5: Meet Rachel Rine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019


    New York Times Article - Where the Good Jobs AreLucas County Young DemsSam Melden for Toledo District 5 Facebook PageSam Melden for Toledo District 5 Volunteer FormCall or Text Sam, receive a response within 24 hours: 567-200-3231For more information on the campaign: sammelden.com

    Episode 4: And They're Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019


    For more information on the campaign, or to contact Sam:sammelden.com

    Episode 3: Talking With Lincolnshire Trustees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019


    Today’s interview with Joe and Bill, Trustees of the Lincolnshire Neighborhood Association.Earth Day Cleanup at Close Park:Saturday, April 28th at 10am2131 Castlewood Dr, Toledo, OH 43613Campaign Volunteer Kick-Off at Sip Coffee House:Saturday, April 28th at 1pm3160 Markway Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43606For more information on the campaign, or to contact Sam:sammelden.com

    Episode 2: At The Barber Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019


    Today’s interview with Stephen Anderson of Executive Barber Shop in Cricket West.Campaign Volunteer Kick-Off at Sip Coffee House:Sunday, April 28th at 1pm3160 Markway Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43606For more information on the campaign, or to contact Sam:sammelden.com

    Introducing: the Run With Sam Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019


    Campaign Volunteer Kick-Off at Sip Coffee House:Sunday, April 28th at 1pm3160 Markway Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43606For more information on the campaign, or to contact Sam:sammelden.comTheme song composer:carolmatzpiano.com

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