10/06/2026
Heather Kensinger Chair of Strategic Planning Committee, who is rumored to be considering a mayor candidate run, would like to look into Findlay’s core value of being a welcoming city. Kensinger showed favor for the Troy, Ohio Plan n the graphic below.
“They were talking about our core values of being a welcoming city and they gave an example of Troy which has Humans Relations Commission.”
Below is a graphic showing the Troy Human Relations Commission policies.
A CERTIFIED WELCOMING CITY is much more than just a generally friendly city. The certified WELCOMING CITY includes policies that must be implemented to be part of the program.
https://welcomingamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Welcoming-Standard-Certified-Welcoming.pdf
Encouraging new populations WILL change the finances of Findlay just as the encouragement of attracting businesses with low skill and low pay jobs.
Should this be a priority for recruited newcoming immigrants to Findlay?
There is also an Ohio connection. A Central Ohio organization called Welcoming City participates in Vibrant Ohio, a network involving Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo and focused on immigrant integration and economic prosperity.
It is not surprising to see this also pushed in Findlay. Some non-profits in Findlay are already working toward WELCOMING CITY policies.