So for the most part, those who read this are my friends and family who will already know my recent history with COSI Toledo. On the outside chance that anyone is reading who doesn't know:
I used to work for COSI Toledo, the great hands-on science center in Toledo. For any of my old Columbus pals who might be reading this, COSI Toledo is a distant relative of COSI Columbus, but a separate organization. The operative part of the first sentence in this paragraph is "used to." I have moved on from COSI with some less-than-great work circumstances that helped to push me into a job hunt. I have, perhaps, had my bones to pick with COSI and the current state of affairs there. That said, it is an incredibly valuable and necessary place that needs to remain in Toledo! You can read about COSI's levy efforts and plans for levy funds on their website at www.cositoledo.org
If you live in Lucas County, please vote in the upcoming election. And please vote for the very small COSI levy which is on the ballot. 
I haven't seen a lot of press about this levy and I hope that Toledo hears a lot more about it before election day. COSI has been an important piece of science and math education in the Toledo area for many years now, and a loss of COSI would be felt immediately in the local schools and by local educators. Perhaps less immediately, but still with a significant impact, the loss would be felt locally by families, youth programs, and non-traditional education organizations.
Please vote to support COSI on the upcoming ballot and give COSI the opportunity to prove that they can correct their mistakes and remain viable.
Also, more to come from me - regarding state and regional races - consider the way your candidates would likely vote for social services funding. I am learning more and more about the funding at Sunshine Inc, and I know that in order to continue to provide the services we currently offer, we will need new voices in the state legislature to support and pursue increases in most of our funding.
Happy fall to everyone (even though it feels like winter)! Peace, Dear Friends. Be Well and Be Taking Care!
