In November 2001 , he was elected Toledo mayor , replacing another Democrat , Carty Finkbeiner who , four years later , on November 8 , 2005 was returned to office , defeating Ford in his re-election bid .
Ford served on the Toledo City Council .
In November 2001 , Ford was elected Toledo mayor , replacing another Democrat , Carty Finkbeiner who , four years later , on November 8 , 2005 was returned to office , defeating Ford in Ford 's re-election bid .
Ford served on the Toledo City Council .