ABOUT

HISTORY AND FUNDING

Under the authority of the Sanitary District Act of Ohio, the Toledo Area Sanitary District (TASD) was started on September 27, 1945, by the Common Pleas Court of Lucas County following a petition to the Court for the establishment of the District for the abatement and control of mosquitoes. It became operational in 1946 and actual control operations began in 1947.

In accordance with the statute, responsibility for policy determination for the TASD resides with the Director, Mark Stutler, who is appointed by the judges of the Common Pleas Court. The Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager are appointed by the Director.

Funding for the TASD is provided through a special assessment levied upon property holders within Lucas County. Currently, TASD is operating below the maximum allowable millage and tries to run an efficient and cost-conscious program. For current millage rates and the cost to individual homeowners, please contact our office.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

A volunteer committee of citizens offers advice from their respective fields when called upon to assist TASD. Their service throughout the year is greatly appreciated and brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the TASD decision-making process.

Current Advisory Committee members are :

  • Brian Hahn, Supervisor of Environmental Health, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department

  • Michael K. Hart, Public Information – Consultant

  • David G. Huey, Retired Director, Toledo Area Sanitary District

  • Thomas Kovacik, Kovacik Consulting

  • Russell R. Miller, Legal Counsel – Consultant

  • Dr. Randall J. Ruch, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, UT College of Medicine

  • Amy K. Stone, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension – Lucas County

  • Konni Sutfield, Retired Supervisor, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department

  • Dr. Travis R. Taylor, Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, UT College of Medicine

  • Dr. Ryan Walsh, Director of Plant Conservation, The Toledo Zoo