Sylvania Council unanimously renames City Hall for retiring Mayor Craig A. Stough

The Sylvania City Council voted unanimously Feb. 3 to rename City Hall the Craig A. Stough Municipal Building, passing Resolution No. 3-2025 as an emergency measure.

The resolution followed several proclamations honoring Craig A. Stough on his retirement after nearly three decades in elected office. Sandy Spang, executive director of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, read a regional proclamation praising Stough’s work on water contracts and regional collaboration. On behalf of the attorney general’s office, a representative read a proclamation recognizing Stough’s local contributions.

The council took a roll-call vote on the resolution. All seven members voted “yes,” and the resolution was declared passed as an emergency measure.

Mayor Craig A. Stough responded to the honors, accepting the council’s actions and saying he is "honored by that" and that retirement has reduced his stress, allowing “a fresh look from the mayor's office.”

Why it matters: The name change formalizes a long public tribute to Stough’s tenure and places his name on a public building; the emergency vote speeds implementation of the resolution.

Background and details: The proclamations recounted Stough’s long service to Sylvania and the region, including leadership roles with the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments and local boards and projects. The council noted Stough’s role in regional water agreements and credited him with helping secure capital grants and economic-development projects over several decades.

The council action and accompanying proclamations were ceremonial and legislative; no additional policy changes or funding were associated with the renaming.

Looking ahead: Council members and regional partners said they expect to move forward with signage and related administrative steps to update the building name.