State Rep. Michele Grim

Excited to support Nedal Adya for Lucas County Domestic Relations Court. He’ll bring experience and compassion to the bench and make a great judge!

I’m proud that Ohio’s new capital budget delivers on many of the local priorities I advocated for, including $500,000 for the Children’s Theatre Workshop to restore Toledo’s Historic Ohio Theatre!
 
This funding will help preserve one of Toledo’s most iconic landmarks and move this ambitious restoration project one step closer to completion. Thanks to the vision and leadership of the Children’s Theatre Workshop, the Ohio Theatre is on its way to a bright new future!

Today we celebrate Juneteenth and the enduring promise of freedom, justice, and opportunity for all. As we reflect on our history and celebrate Black freedom and achievement, we recommit ourselves to building a more just future. Learn more about local events and observances here:

Celebrate Juneteenth in Toledo Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, reflect on history, celebrate Black culture, and gather in community, and in Toledo, the celebration continues to grow each year. From immersive cultural experiences and live performances to comedy, art, music, and family-friendly activities, this year’s line...

I’m proud to have secured $300,000 in Ohio’s new capital budget for critical improvements at the Collingwood Arts Center.

Delivering results for Toledo means investing in the places that strengthen our community. In 2024, we won state support for the center for the first time in its history, securing $100,000 to help replace the roof. This year, we secured an additional $300,000 to support the roof project and install new windows.

The Collingwood Arts Center is a vital community asset, and I’m committed to helping preserve it for generations to come.

I agree with Governor DeWine that Ohio should abolish the death penalty. The evidence shows it does not deter crime, and no justice system is immune from error. We can protect public safety, pursue justice, and hold offenders accountable without the state taking a human life.

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty. The term-limited governor, who has repeatedly postponed scheduled executions, said Tuesday that data shows the death penalty is not serving as a deterrent to violent crime as the law he helped write had intended.

Great dialogue today with TARTA leadership about the crucial role public transit plays in regional mobility and economic growth. TARTA is doing great things for our communities and Ohio must do more to prioritize transit and support their success.

Our state universities and community colleges are beacons of opportunity and economic engines powering our future. I’m proud to deliver $18.1 million in Ohio’s capital budget for critical infrastructure improvements at the University of Toledo. Go Rockets!

Exciting news for Westgate!

Trader Joe’s, Nordstrom Rack to be tenants in new Westgate Village North Trader Joe’s, Nordstrom Rack, and Dick’s House of Sport are just some of the tenants for the new Westgate Village North retail complex, officials said. ...

Gun safety saves lives.

Many commonsense gun violence prevention bills supported by a majority of Ohioans have been introduced in Columbus, only to be ignored by the majority party in the General Assembly.

Our communities deserve better.

State lawmakers lament Toledo festival shooting, inaction on gun bills COLUMBUS — State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D., Toledo) said she was in disbelief when she heard gunfire outside her Old West End home during the ...

A heartbreaking night for Toledo.