Toledo City Council is the legislative branch of City Government and operates in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Toledo, first adopted by the voters in 1914 and amended by the voters from time to time.

Legislative authority in the City is vested in a twelve-member Council.  Six members of the Council are elected at-large and six from districts; all for four-year terms.  The Council is authorized to enact ordinances and resolutions relating to City services, tax levies, appropriating and borrowing money, licensing and regulating businesses and trades and other municipal activities.  The Council also has authority to fix the compensation of City officers and employees.  The Council elects one of its members to serve as the President of Council, its presiding officer.

City Council Meetings are held bi-weekly on Tuesday at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers, One Government Center.  On the alternate Tuesdays, City Council holds an Agenda Review meeting to prepare for the upcoming City Council Meeting.  Agenda Review is held at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers, One Government Center.

City Council has eight standing committees that meet at the call of the Chair of the Committee.  The standing committees are:  Economic Development Committee, Human Resources, Information Technology & Finance Committee, Intergovernmental Relations & Environment Committee, Neighborhoods, Community Development & Health Committee, Public Safety, Law & Criminal Justice Committee, Utilities & Public Service Committee, Youth, Parks, Recreation & Community Relations Committee, and Zoning & Planning Committee.

This page provides information about Council Members, Council and Committee meetings and agendas, enacted and pending legislation, the Charter and Toledo Municipal Code, and the weekly Toledo City Journal.  If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact Toledo City Council at 419-245-1050.