It’s tough to remember a time when our leadership didn’t despise and actively work against the will of St. Helens’ residents. This is a common feeling I hear from my family members, neighbors, and colleagues. And, I completely agree: our...
3 November 2024
St. Helens is NOT Portland: Resisting Big City Bleed
St. Helens is one-of-a-kind, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. As residents, we’re proud of our small-town values and unique character. That’s why we’re fed up with the increase of Portland policies seeping into our local government. For...
2 November 2024
Free Speech for St. Helens: 5 Ways the 1st Amendment Benefits Everyone
Free speech has lost its way in St. Helens. Sure, you can still say what you want without fear of violence or getting cancelled, but the real issue is how our city leadership acts towards those who express dissenting opinions....
1 November 2024
A Better Future for St. Helens: Toschi’s Common-Sense Approach to Governance
You know what they say about common sense. It isn’t too common. Unfortunately, this rings true with St. Helens’ current leadership. The decisions coming from our administration aren’t being guided by well-reasoned arguments, careful consideration, or the will of the...
31 October 2024
Let’s Preserve St. Helens’ Small-Town Values
St. Helens is defined by its small-town values of community spirit, local pride, and neighborliness...just to name a few. As an adopted resident, I know what it's like to live in a place without these unique characteristics. What we have...
30 October 2024
Why I Love St. Helens
I’m blessed to call myself a resident of St. Helens. I know this is a feeling shared by many of my family members (all four generations!), friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Who can’t help but fall in love with such a...
14 October 2024
My Priorities
Priorities as Mayor: Get to the Bottom of the Budget CrisisI'm going to be working closely with our finance director to find out the issues regarding our budget. We need to have checks and balances. The first step in balancing...
Speech to Chamber
Below is a speech delivered by Steve Toschi to the Chamber of Commerce, St. Helens Library, October 10, 2024: A Vote for Steve Toschi is a Vote for a Brighter Future for St. Helens. For too long, St. Helens has...
Letter to Citizens
October, 2024 Dear Citizens of St. Helens: I’m writing again to thank you for your support for Steve Toschi for Mayor of St. Helens. I’m hoping that you will forward this letter to people with school-age children and anyone who...
3 June 2024
St. Helens Faces Key Mayoral and City Council Elections in November
Published on ColumbiaCountySpotlight.com The upcoming election in November will determine the new mayor and two city council members for St. Helens. While Mayor Rick Scholl's candidacy for another term is uncertain, councilor Jessica Chilton has confirmed her intention to run...
