The Saga of Jay Black

or, why you should always use your own name on talk shows

For those of you outside of Toledo, Mayor Jack Ford has had another top staff member resign over questionable behavior.

Gregg Harris, president of the Toledo Police Patrolman's Association, a guest on WTOL, was discussing a police class, police jobs, and department retirements. Mr. Jay Black who was the mayor's chief of staff heard the discussion. He disagreed with parts of what Gregg Harris was stating. Rather than calling the station in an official capacity or arranging an interview to clarify what he felt the Mayor's office didn't agree with he called into the show creating the fake name of Jeff Lowenstein.

Two problems, Jeff Lowenstein is a real person, an attorney and Gregg Harris recognized Jay Black's voice. Harris confronted Black who then apologized but then everyone knew.

Black was suspended for five days, three to be served immediately, two at a later time. He has submitted his resignation after returning from the suspension. Seems to be a split locally as to should he have resigned, most that say he should believe him staying on staff would hurt the Mayor's chances of relection. Could Jack Ford's chances of being re-electing be hurt anymore than they are now? Will Carty really run for Mayor? Will Wilkowski be accepted as a mayorial candidate or seen as a traitor for running against his friend Jack Ford? Will Jack Ford resign? Is Rob Ludeman sitting there enjoying all of this?

Tune in for the continuing tale of....as the Glass City Shatters.....