Remarks by Sam Melden
52 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 3
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“Okay. We did a lot there councilman Sorrento Thank You mr.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. We have a recommendation. Before we move on, I have one more. Just a plea. Whatever the device is that is going to do this inventory, whatever it looks like, just put in a good word to whoever is doing this that we should dress it up like the Lorax. and just watch it happen just watch what happens in the world okay i love that recommendation thank you google the lorax if anyone's wondering what i'm talking about we'll go on um item number five i think you have five two right all right yes thank you um item number five this legislation is requesting to amend”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Okay, we will go to Councilman McPherson. I just need to pause for just a second.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Quick clarification, where are you down by the way? Okay, no, it's okay, no? Quick clarification, on their property or public property? Like, I wanna remove a tree in my front yard on my private property.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“That question gets filed under assume nothing. So thank you very much. Councilwoman Cramer.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Can I ask a clarifying question? Sure. This is not bringing new permits into the code. This is just saying that there will be a fee associated with it?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Correct. So your hypothetical was true for the last maybe 100 years that you needed a permit to remove a healthy tree that had a limb hanging over your house. This is just introducing a fee with it. I just mean like I understand the hypothetical you're asking. I don't know that the fee necessarily changes the math.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I don't see any of the lights before we go to Councilman Driscoll. I mean, I just want to make a comment. It does strike me that this is what agenda review is. This is an agenda, and we are reviewing it. This does not strike me as urgent. I don't want to give Councilman Driscoll a recommendation, but it seems like the nice healthy process to get some of these answers and understanding would be first reading. It's up to you, sir.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. And thank you so much for bringing all this forward. Item numbers six through nine from the Department of Public Utilities.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Councilman Martinez, what is your recommendation?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I got to tell you, every time permanganate pops on the agenda, I get all excited. That is one of the most elegant words we will review all year long. Just consider it for everyone listening. Councilman Martinez, don't rush it. What's your recommendation? SCP. Thank you.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you. Before I go to Councilman Martinez, I just want to make a quick observation that the photo that I saw of the hydrant that grew up in the middle of the sidewalk, which looked like a bit of a miracle, it's the picture of the difference between technical accessibility and disability friendly. because in the several weeks and months after a sidewalk is placed in that photo it was true and in most sidewalks i've seen you have to kind of dig out further than the sidewalk which means you pour it and then you remove the little wood pieces and so there's a gap so now you have a tiny…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yeah, the co-sponsors are not here, but we have a packet from the Fair Housing Center and very patient members of this important organization. Thanks for listening to all of our talk of potassium permanganate.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I'm sorry. To get started, what is your position on potassium permanganate?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Pro, pro, I hear it. Referral. You've been so patient with us and we look forward to hearing what you have to say. We do have a four o'clock hearing right after this. Okay. I have a hunch that won't be an issue. I just want to let you know.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Okay, well, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Councilman Martinez.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“The question was more about the what? The question was more about what?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Oh, okay, the first reading is what we're going to go with on this. That's what they asked for. Does that make sense to you?”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“You had an inquisitive reaction to me. Thank you for being here. I also would love to chat sometime, but the whole investor out-of-town situation is... It's such an important issue. Thank you for that, yeah. threading the needle of being business-friendly, investment-friendly, but with some values and caring about people.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Totally understand. And we have a light. If I talk long enough, Councilman McPherson.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Well, thank you. As the screen says, thank you. And seeing nothing further, this meeting is adjourned.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you so much, President Williams. This is, you know, it's always fun. We get to put these pairings together, and this one really threw me off, to be honest with you, because These two gentlemen here, one is a very new friend, one is a very, very old friend, so I'm going to give a little background on Reverend so on. I reached out to the temple to have someone come out for this month, and I did not know who it was going to be. kind of dealer's choice, if you will. And so wouldn't you know, when I go find someone who we, 20 years ago, we first met, and I have memories of us playing music…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you. Clerk, please begin with the second read items.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Clerk, I am going to abstain from this next one, so let me give you the proper intro, okay? Clerk, please continue with new items from the administration.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“I move to dispense with the reading of the Toledo City Journal for the Toledo City Council meeting of August 25th, 2026.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026