Effective August 26, 2016 Jay Baughman has resigned as Toledo City Manager. Mayor Billie Jo Smith stated “I’m extremely sad that Jay Baughman is leaving us. He has been an exemplary City Manager, and I was looking forward to working with him for many years. I recognize that his decision to move on is the best decision for him, and his family, and sincerely wish them well.”

The City Council will meet on August 3, 2016 to discuss potential interim City Manager appointment and the process the City will use for a permanent city manager recruitment. The City completed a city manager recruitment in 2014 and is familiar with the recruitment process. “While we all are saddened by Jay’s decision, Toledo’s City Council now has to look to the process of finding new leadership for our City government.” said Council President Jill Lyon.

“And during this period, the Council and other Toledo citizens can be confident that the City will continue to run smoothly. We have a highly professional and dedicated staff who will ensure that work will be completed and City business will continue to move forward.” The existing City Hall schedule continues with City Hall closed on Friday