Local Toledo Mayoral Candidate: Opal Covey Published on Oct. 12, 2015 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print "I'm going back to reclaim what I won in 2013," Opal Covey, 75, said of her fifth-time candidacy for Toledo's mayor. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Ms. Covey contends all the previous elections she has entered she has won, though they have all been stolen. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image The self-styled prophetess is running on a campaign largely based on her desire to fulfill what she says is God's wish to build a theme park in downtown Toledo. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Ms. Covey is pictured at her home and election headquarters in South Toledo. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Opal Covey, 75, tears up as she speaks about the day she was born again. The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image "You have to realize I have direct contact with God," she said, adding, "Anything God tells you to do he'll make the way." The Blade/Katie Rausch Buy This Image Related Items Opal Covey ,toledo mayoral race Recommended for you Click to comment