Toledo Reporter

Marcy Kaptur, a longstanding U.S. Congress member representing Ohio's 9th district since 1983, has shared several updates regarding local infrastructure and community initiatives on social media. Kaptur, who holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, lives in Toledo, Ohio, where she was born in 1946.

On April 22, 2025, Representative Kaptur marked Earth Day by participating in celebrations with the Junction Coalition at the Glass City Metropark. She discussed ongoing plans for the development of walkways and trails stretching from the historic Junction neighborhood across the Maumee River to the East Side. "Happy Earth Day! Celebrated with Junction Coalition at the Glass City Metropark today where plans are underway for walkways and trails from the historic Junction neighborhood across the great Maumee to the East Side."

The following day, on April 23, Kaptur announced federal assistance to Sandusky County leaders in Fremont for constructing a new EMS facility. This development aims to improve emergency response times and provide essential services to Northwestern Ohio. Kaptur confirmed that she successfully secured over $637,000 in federal support for this infrastructure investment. "With federal help, Sandusky County leaders in Fremont will build a new EMS facility bringing faster emergency response and vital services to NW Ohio."

Later that day, Representative Kaptur spent time with farmers, producers, and growers from Williams, Defiance, and Fulton Counties. She emphasized the importance of passing a Farm Bill and stabilizing trade to strengthen the agricultural sector in Northwestern Ohio. Kaptur highlighted the significance of American agricultural production for the nation's economy. "Great morning with farmers, producers, and growers from Williams, Defiance and Fulton Counties."

Marcy Kaptur currently serves in the U.S. Congress, representing Ohio's 9th district, a role she has held since 1983 after succeeding Ed Weber.