Press release November 2005: Cordray Has Support of 75 of 88 County Party Chairs

November 29, 2005

Contact: Chad Riley. 614-487-3526

Statewide Steering Committee

Today, Richard Cordray, Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer, released a Statewide County Chair Steering Committee list and announced that he has the personal support of 75 out of 88 Democratic County Party Chairs. Cordray said that "I am proud to have such widespread support, in both rural and urban counties, all over the State of Ohio."

Cordray also noted that his Steering Committee is headed by Mary Ellen Withrow, former treasurer of Ohio, along with John J. Gilligan, former Ohio Governor, and Tom Ferguson, former Auditor of Ohio.

Bill Anthony, Franklin County Democratic Party Chair, said "It is no surprise that Rich has broad support around the State. We feel confident that he is the right candidate to restore sanity to how the State handles the public's money, just as he has done a great job for the citizens here in Franklin County."

Charlie Harnetty, Perry County Democratic Party Chair, said "I've known Rich for years. He's a personal friend and I think highly of him. His honesty and genuine character makes him a strong candidate for the Ohio Treasury."

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I heard Cordray speak 9/16/05 to an OEA-R group and was much impressed with his knowledge, experience, sincerity and apparent honesty and competency. I wish he were governor. He looks about 21; very open and down-to-earth. Kathie Bracy