From the 3/4/07 Dispatch:

 

 

Strickland cabinet choices praised

Budget, tax chiefs called key to success of governor's budget, expected March 15

Sunday, March 04, 2007

Mark Niquette

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

 

Former Gov. Richard F. Celeste says his favorite story about J. Pari Sabety involves a Chrysler vice president pulling him aside during a 1990 Toledo news conference.

 

Celeste had assigned Sabety, his executive assistant for economic development, to represent the state in negotiations with Chrysler and the city of Toledo to expand Jeep production there without sacrificing environmental standards. The Chrysler executive wanted to hire her, Celeste said.

 

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http://www.dispatch.com/dispatch/contentbe/dispatch/2007/03/04/20070304-C3-00.html

 

From the 3/22/07 Dispatch:

 

 

* GRAPHIC: Poll results

 

Ohioans like their new governor, poll finds

Thursday, March 22, 2007 10:33 AM

 

A poll unveiled yesterday shows that the popularity of Gov. Ted Strickland has increased in the past two months.

The fact that there's "a new sheriff in town" has spiked Ohioans' approval of all public officials and created a general optimism about the state's future, says Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

 

A big reason for the boost: Gov. Bob Taft is no longer in office, Brown said. Taft's approval ratings were in the teens when he left office.

 

"Bob Taft's unpopularity skewed the view of all state government," Brown said.

 

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http://www.dispatch.com/dispatch/content/local_news/stories/2007/03/22/ohioan.html

 

From the 4/11/07 DDN:

 

 

Strickland reappoints three PUCO commissioners

Dayton Daily News

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

 

COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland on Monday reappointed three members of the state's utility regulatory panel who resigned Friday and a fourth whose appointment had been questioned.

 

Strickland's reappointments followed hasty recommendations made earlier Monday by the nominating council of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

 

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http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/04/11/ddn041107strickland.html

 

From the 4/14/07 PD:

 

 

Aide to Celeste indicted in 1986 is rehired

New job is deputy in public safety

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Mark Rollenhagen

Plain Dealer Bureau Chief

 

Columbus -- A former governor's aide once accused of lying to a grand jury that was investigating state hiring practices is among the new hires of the Strickland administration.

 

Larry J. McCartney, 60, of Columbus, served as a campaign finance director and an aide to former Gov. Dick Celeste before he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of falsification in 1986. He is now a deputy director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

 

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To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:

[email protected], 1-800-228-8272

 

http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1176540324101780.xml&coll=2

 

Link includes a photo. From the 4/15/07 Dispatch:

 

 

STRICKLAND'S FIRST 100 DAYS

It's too early to call him "Teflon Ted," but few find fault

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Joe Hallett and Mark Niquette

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

 

Republicans don?t quite know how to handle this new Democratic governor.

 

During his first three months in office ? the 100-day benchmark is Tuesday ? Ted Strickland has defied the stereotypes that so often render Democrats vulnerable to GOP attacks.

 

"So far, it?s been a very good run," said Brian K. Hicks, a lobbyist and former chief of staff for GOP Gov. Bob Taft.

 

"I?d like to be more critical, because I am a Republican."

 

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[email protected]

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http://www.dispatch.com/dispatch/contentbe/dispatch/2007/04/15/20070415-A1-04.html

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Link includes a photo. From the 4/15/07 Portsmouth Daily Times:

 

 

Lessons, issues and goals

Governor's proposal prioritizes problems facing state of Ohio

By JEFF BARRON

PDT Staff Writer

Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:28 PM EDT

 

COLUMBUS - Gov. Ted Strickland already has learned an important lesson as Ohio's top elected official.

 

“It's impossible to please everyone, as I'm finding out,” he said. “But I do my job as best as I can.”

 

The Lucasville native defeated Kenneth Blackwell in November to replace former governor Bob Taft, who could not run again because of term limits.

 

Strickland previously served as the U.S. 6th Congressional representative.

 

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JEFF BARRON can be reached at (740) 353-3101, ext. 236.

 

http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/articles/2007/04/15/news/local_news/1news_strickland.txt

 

From the 4/18/07 Youngstown Vindicator:

 

 

A man with a plan

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland told Valley senior citizens that he won't compromise on his top three priorities.

By DAVID SKOLNICK

VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER

 

YOUNGSTOWN — When dealing with the Republican-controlled General Assembly, Gov. Ted Strickland says he fully realizes the need for a "give-and-take" process to get the state's two-year budget passed.

 

But the Democratic governor said there is no room for compromise on his three top priorities.

 

"I'll go to the wall on these," Strickland said Tuesday, adding that he has the ability to use a line-item veto on a budget bill passed by the state Legislature.

 

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[email protected]

 

http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/294335345525837.php

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From the 4/18/07 East Liverpool Review:

 

 

Governor visits East Liverpool, proposes tax breaks for seniors

By LUCILLE HUSTON, [email protected]

 

EAST LIVERPOOL — Ohio Governor Ted Strickland informed area citizens Tuesday about his plan to cut property taxes for senior citizens and disabled persons.

 

Strickland said the age he referred to as senior citizens is 65. He says even as more home owners reach that age, his plan for no taxes on the first $25,000 value of a home can be paid for through the plan.

 

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http://reviewonline.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=7339

 

New edict for state: Pack your own lunch

Taxpayers no longer will pay for food at various meetings

Friday, May 4, 2007 3:34 AM

By Mark Niquette

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

 

A memo to state employees from Gov. Ted Strickland: There's no more free lunch, so buy your own, pack one or have a potluck.

 

Strickland issued an executive order yesterday saying state money can't be used for food expenses at meetings, seminars or conferences hosted by state agencies, boards and commissions. There are only a few exceptions.

 

And even for the exceptions, the per-person limits are $6 for breakfast, $9 for lunch and $12 for dinner.

 

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[email protected]

 

http://dispatch.com/dispatch/content/local_news/stories/2007/05/04/tedfood.ART_ART_05-04-07_A1_DD6J8TJ.html

 

so I am sitting on my couch tonight, and look out the window...and see Ted Strickland on the balcony of my neighbor. what gives?

Your neighbor was hosting a fundraiser - there was a blurb in the "Tipoff" section of the PD.

Poll: Ohioans approve of Strickland

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081210/NEWS0108/312100038/1055/NEWS

 

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's approval rating puts him in a good position for a 2010 re-election bid, but Ohio's senior senator, Republican George Voinovich, might have a tougher time if he runs that year, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday.

 

Strickland, a Democrat who is finishing up the third year of his four-year term, had a 54 percent approval rating in the poll which surveyed 1,468 Ohio voters between last Wednesday and Monday of this week.

 

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^That might not be for long :roll:

 

From cleveland.com

 

Gov. Ted Strickland to veto filmmakers' tax break, veterans' bonus bills

Posted by Aaron Marshall/Plain Dealer Columbus Bureau

 

COLUMBUS -- Gov. Ted Strickland plans to strike down a trio of bills passed by Republican lawmakers, including one that would offer tax incentives to woo film companies to Ohio.

 

Strickland also intends to veto a bill granting bonuses to military veterans and an elections bill shortening the period for early voting.

 

More at cleveland.com:

http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/12/strickland_ready_to_veto_veter.html

Strickland spokesman Keith Dailey said the governor opposes the bill, House Bill 196, because it was passed as a stand-alone tax break and because the tax credits are transferable from company to company, which he sees as fiscally irresponsible.

 

Does anyone understand why this is bad? 

 

I am reading this as a stand alone tax break means its only applicable to the film industry (which I think would be good - no loopholes for inappropriate use).  Transferable from company to company...I am not sure I follow this part, but if the tax break is being transfered between companies that are generating investment in the state, why does it matter?

 

Someone help me understand why this isn't simply a political move.

Someone help me understand why this isn't simply a political move.

Does this even make sense politically? You can be sure this will come up in 2010 when he runs for reelection. This tax cut won't affect the funds currently coming into Ohio's hands, and it would create a handful of new jobs. I must be missing something here, and I'm waiting for an explanation.

 

The other measure Strickland said he will veto is House Bill 649, which gives small cash bonuses to veterans of wars in the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan from the state's rainy day fund. The governor prefers to pay for the $200 million program by issuing debt through bonds to be paid back later.

OK, this might sound bad if taken out of context, but it really wasn't a necessary expense. I'd personally love to get a few extra bucks from the state, but its not something I expected, or need and I expect its the same for most of Ohio's Veterans. I don't really understand why this came to be in the first place.

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Strickland taps 'infrastructure czar'

Business Courier of Cincinnati

http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/01/19/daily2.html?surround=lfn

 

The Strickland administration is making sure the state is prepared for when time comes to jump on the multibillion-dollar economic stimulus package taking shape in Congress.

 

The governor’s office Friday said it created a temporary “infrastructure czar” job, which will be staffed by Cleveland Foundation CEO Ronald Richard. In the part-time, unpaid position, Richard will be in charge of determining the best way to distribute money the state receives for infrastructure work under the stimulus program.

 

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If I write a letter to the governor, what is the likelihood that he will at least read it? I've written to city clowncil in Cincinnati and all I seem to get is what sounds like automated responses from their assistants.

Not very high. If you write to him about schools, your letter will be sent to the Ohio Department of Education where staff will probably answer it. If you write to him about railroads, the letter will be forwarded to the Ohio Rail Development Commission. If you write to him on workers comp, it will be  forwarded to the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and so on.

 

If you want to tell the governor something personally, attend a public event he will be at.

Not very high. If you write to him about schools, your letter will be sent to the Ohio Department of Education where staff will probably answer it. If you write to him about railroads, the letter will be forwarded to the Ohio Rail Development Commission. If you write to him on workers comp, it will be forwarded to the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and so on.

 

If you want to tell the governor something personally, attend a public event he will be at.

 

Holy bureaucratic hell batman!

 

Thanks.

President Clinton is in Cleveland today campaigning for Gov. Ted Strickland:

 

http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-news-president-bill-clinton-in-cleveland,0,840948.story

 

He'll be at Barley House on W.6th at noon, Tri-C at 2 pm.

I'll be voting for Strickland this year- mainly on the basis of the 3C Corridor Project, which in my view is vital to the future of this state.  I can't buy into the whole "400,000 jobs lost under his watch"... when we're talking about the biggest national recession since the 1930s.  I think he should get another chance- especially when we're talking about the initiatives the state has taken in helping urban areas restore historic structures. 

 

 

 

...So Clinton was on W.6th?  Wonder if he was able to get a beer in-between appearances...

The 3-C issue is so critical to the future of Ohio, and I don't know what John Kasich could said to trump what he said last month:

 

"If you want the train, I hope you can get over that and vote for me anyway. But you're not going to get that train. It's a white elephant, we can't afford it, we can't pay for it. And who's riding it?"  - John Kasich

 

Maybe if he was giving Cleveland a new Port or Cincy a light rail.

 

I'm not even very political, but to be outright opposed to linking Ohio greatest cities, and don't get me started about giving back hundreds of millions of dollars of free government money, so that it can go to another state for rail/transportation.

The Republican Party is a White Elephant we can't afford.

Maybe need to change the title to this thread to Governor Kaisch since it is starting to appear inevitible now

This is a thread about the current Governor and his policies.  If that changes, then we'll update accordingly.  Please keep the Governor election discussion in the Ohio Governor Race: 2010 thread.  Also personal attacks on individuals no matter what position he or she holds or would hold are not tolerated.

 

Thank you!