Tomorrow is Election Day
Though there has not been a deluge of advertising and the event may seem low key, tomorrow’s election is an important opportunity to decide on local issues and candidates, as well as several statewide elections. So I hope that you will take the time to vote.
I would like to call your attention to several issues, and I ask for your support for each of them.
First, the city of Lima will have a second set of changes to the city’s charter on the ballot. (The first set was adopted by voter approval in November, 2009.) This set is the result of study and recommendation by the Charter Review Commission and unanimous approval by Lima City Council. For a full explanation of these changes, please visit the Lima News website for a column by Dr. Zach Broshes, the Chairman of the Charter Review Commission. The link to Dr. Broshes’ column is as follows: http://www.limaohio.com/articles/charter-49705-city-council.html.
My continuing thanks to the members of the Charter Review Commission for their diligence and hard work for nearly 2 years. The Commission includes Nancy Berney (1st Ward), Dr. Zach Broshes (2nd Ward), Deb Tallman (3rd Ward), Ben Rose (4th Ward), John Doxie (5th Ward), John Leahy, Jr. (7th Ward), and Dick Meredith (8th Ward).
Second, voters throughout Allen County will have the opportunity to support the important work of the Children’s Services Board with the replacement levy that will appear on the ballot. We have witnessed some terrible situations for children in our region. It is important that we continue to provide the services necessary to protect and help children all over the county. Following are links to both a column by the Children’s Services director, Scott Ferris, and an editorial by the Lima News in support of voter approval: http://www.limaohio.com/articles/theologian-49496-dietrich-allen.html & http://www.limaohio.com/articles/children-49655-services-important.html
Third, Ohio’s Third Frontier Program is up for voter renewal in tomorrow’s election as Issue 1. Lima and the region have successfully competed for these significant economic development resources and they remain critical to creating jobs and growing the overall prosperity of our region and state for the long term. This is a program that was launched by Governor Bob Taft (R) and continued by Governor Ted Strickland (D). It had at the outset and continues today to have bi-partisan support. Through its several programs more than 500 new companies have been started and nearly 48,000 jobs created. Detailed information on the 3rd Frontier is available at www.unitedforjobsohio.com. Also, following are links to a column by JoAnn Davidson, co-chair of the statewide renewal campaign, and an editorial by the Lima News in support of the renewal: http://www.limaohio.com/articles/ohio-49250-spots-investment.html & http://www.limaohio.com/articles/program-49757-jobs-state.html
So, please take the time tomorrow to participate in our local and state elections. Important issues and the future of our community and state are in your hands. Thanks for your consideration.
Meet our 4 New Officers @ LPD
With the help of a substantial federal grant, the City of Lima has been able to hire 4 new police officers. They were introduced by Chief Greg Garlock at my recent weekly press conference.
Pictured from left to right are: Shane Huber, Nathaniel Garlock, Matthew Woodworth, and Aaron Rode. Welcome, Gentlemen!
During these tough economic times, we are grateful for the resources to add these officers. We are yet hopeful that similar funding will be available for us to hire some firefighters too.
Take care.
Dave
David & Linda Berger
1211 Lakewood Avenue
Lima, Ohio 45805
419-228-7498
dberger@wcoil.com
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