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Council to expand pilot providing free menstrual products in public facilities with $40,000 appropriation
Summary
The city presented an ordinance to expend up to $40,000 to expand a nine-month pilot that installs dispensers with menstrual products in public spaces, citing successful use at Toledo Municipal Court and select community sites.
An administration representative presented an ordinance to authorize expenditure of up to $40,000 to expand a pilot program that installs dispensers of menstrual products in public facilities. The pilot began about nine months earlier and initially used approximately $9,000 to place dispensers and stock products; the Municipal Court location was cited as a successful site with high usage. The program has focused on pools and community centers where demand varies seasonally; the requested appropriation would fund additional dispensers and ongoing replenishment.
Council members expressed support. Councilwoman Martinez said she was "super supportive" and asked for usage data; the presenter said the court location and certain pools showed significant use and that staff would provide statistical measures over time. The committee advanced the ordinance on consent.
