Rob Pasker’s Vision for Toledo: A City That Works for Everyone 

Rob’s campaign is built on four core pillars, all aimed at creating a more equitable, empowered, and prosperous Toledo.

Pillar 1: Access to Homeownership

Rob believes that every Toledoan should have the opportunity to own a piece of their community. Through education, assistance, and systemic reform, he’s committed to breaking down the barriers to ownership. 

  • Expand down payment assistance programs
  • Launch financial literacy & homebuyer education initiatives
  • Promote long-term affordability through community-centered housing solutions

Pillar 2: Economic Development

Economic opportunity must be rooted in local ownership, fair wages, and community-centered development — not just outside investment.

  • Support locally owned and neighborhood-based businesses
  • Create job pipelines through housing trades and real estate
  • Tie development deals to public benefit and local hiring

Pillar 3: Zoning & Infrastructure

To rebuild neighborhoods and increase housing access, Toledo needs to reform outdated zoning laws and reinvest in crumbling infrastructure.

  • Reclaim vacant lots and abandoned homes for owner-occupancy
  • Reform zoning to allow smart, community-centered growth
  • Fund home repair grants and neighborhood beautification

Pillar 4: Community Engagement

Rob’s leadership is rooted in community voice and grassroots partnerships. He believes in meeting people where they are — in their neighborhoods, schools, and everyday spaces — and making sure their voices help shape policy.

Whether it’s through mentoring youth, working alongside neighborhood leaders, or supporting community-based events, Rob brings City Hall to the people — not the other way around.

  • Launch neighborhood-based initiatives that connect directly with residents

  • Invest in youth leadership and financial literacy programs to prepare the next generation

  • Collaborate with grassroots organizations to remove barriers to ownership

Always There To Answer you

Whether you’re voting for the first time or you’ve been riding with Toledo for years, this page breaks down the most common questions about Rob Pasker’s campaign for City Council. Clear, direct, and rooted in real solutions—just like Rob’s vision for our city.

My top priorities are increasing access to homeownership, driving economic development, and creating pathways for young people to thrive. I’m focused on neighborhood revitalization, supporting small businesses, and making city government work better for the people.

I’m running to increase access to homeownership, support economic development, uplift Toledo’s youth, and bring real community voice into City Hall. I’ve already been doing the work—educating first-time buyers, mentoring students, creating housing pathways, and helping families build generational wealth. Now, I’m looking to scale that impact. This campaign is about rebuilding Toledo from the inside out—block by block, and generation by generation.

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