Violence, addiction, and poverty matter to Lucas County voters – The Blade

By Liz Skalka and Ryan Dunn

Virginia Salazar has lived in the same South Toledo home since she was 4, but little about the area where she grew up, got to know her neighbors, and raised her children is like it was back then.

“Years ago, I wouldn’t have been afraid to leave my door open. But now? No. I leave the lights on and the door has to be locked,” said Miss Salazar, who lives on Prouty Avenue not far from the Anthony Wayne Trail.