Jack Ford

Jack Ford is the current mayor of Toledo, Ohio, elected in 2001. He is a Democrat. He replaced two-term Democrat mayor Carty Finkbeiner.

Related Topics:
Jack Ford - 2001 - Democrat - Carty Finkbeiner

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Previously he served in the Ohio House of Representatives for seven years, and was Democratic Leader of the Ohio House for the final three. Jack Ford was a speaker at the 2000 Democratic National Convention.

Related Topics:
Ohio House of Representatives - 2000 - Democratic National Convention

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Before his move into public life Jack Ford was an educator, working at the University of Toledo for 22 years, and spending time at Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College.

Related Topics:
University of Toledo - Bowling Green State University - Owens Community College

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Ford is responsible for the creation of the Toledo Youth Commission, the lead abatement program, the medication education for the elderly program, the Toledo curfew law, and the drug paraphenalia law.

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He has also founded two organizations dealing with drug and alcohol addiction.

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