Michael P. Bell served as Mayor of Toledo, Ohio from 2010-2013. He previously served as Toledo Fire Chief and State Fire Marshal.
Bell successfully balanced the city's budget from a $48 million dollar deficit. He was vocal in his support for Senate Bill 5, which limited bargaining rights for public employees. He was defeated in his reelection bid by City Councilman D. Michael Collins.
Bell can often be seen riding around town on his Harley-Davidson.