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Armond Budish, speaker, Ohio House of Representatives. Ohio lawmakers are enjoying a summer recess after a session that might be remembered more for what was not accomplished than what was. Lawmakers failed to follow up on a commitment to remove some of the partisanship from the process of redrawing House and Senate districts. Democrats and Republicans could not reach a compromise on redistricting in time to meet a deadline for putting the issue before the voters in November. Another job looming for the legislature is filling a budget hole for the next biennium that could be as big as $8-billion.
Roundtable:
Harry Boomer, reporter, 19 Action News; Mark Naymik, politics reporter, The Plain Dealer; Richard Osborne, editor, Ohio Magazine.
Democratic Party Chief Calls on Dimora, Russo to Resign:
New Cuyahoga party chairman Stuart Garson wants County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora and Auditor Frank Russo to step down. Garson says the on-going federal investigation that swirls around the two men has compromised the public's trust in their offices and is a distraction from the campaign for new county offices. Ken Lanci, an independent candidate for county executive, sued this week to prevent the officers signing off on commitments that would carry beyond their final five months in office.
Akron Layoffs:
Scores of Akron city employees could face layoff soon as the city struggles with its budget. City leaders project a shortfall of up to $6-million, which could mean layoffs of as many as 200 staffers. Mayor Don Plusquellic's office says the bulk of the layoffs will come in the police department where the union rejected a call for contract concessions.
Bilingual Ballots:
the U.S. Justice Department has told the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to print ballots in English and Spanish. County election leaders are balking at the half-million dollar cost and the proximity of the fall election which gives little lead time to make the adjustment. Federal officials cited the Voting Rights Act which forbids discrimination against native Puerto Ricans who are U.S. citizens.
Light the Smoking Lamp:
A new University of Cincinnati poll shows a small majority of Ohioans favor repealing the state ban on smoking in bars. Voters approved a statewide indoor smoking ban in 2006 and most, even those who smoke, still favor the ban as it applies to restaurants and workplace
August 13, 2010