RH Jones: Rep. Brian Williams moves into key position to help move Ohio forward

From RH Jones, February 15, 2007
Subject: Educ. Friendly Rep. Brian William's CMTE assignments

To all:

GREAT NEWS! Education friendly, and a retired educator, State Rep. Brian G. Williams announces that he is the Ranking Minority Member of the Health CMTE! And, even better, he is on the Economic Development, Environment & Education CMTEs. In my opinion all these are tightly tied together at the present time in Ohio. Brian, in his 2nd term, has the experience in the House of Reps. and from his years a Akron Superintendent with 37-yrs in education. He has the "know-how" to achieve his goals. To quote him: "...Health care is so critical, particularly to our senior citizens that I am looking forward to working on their behalf as the Ranking Member. ..." And, also, "... In the process of tallying my Legislative Survey -- education, jobs, and environmental were three key concerns..."

I believe that Brian's goals are exactly what Ohio needs to move forward. These are most certainly the goals of the CORE group as well. However, we must realize that progress will be difficult with many so many selfish and disagreeable politicians remaining in power, especially in the Ohio's senate. We can not expect forward movement to take place quickly. It is still going to be "a tough row to hoe" in Columbus.

After the past exploitation of the STRS retired educator members, especially when contrasted to the OPERS, we need to exercise our "gray power" numbers at every election, local, state and national. Do not miss any chance to vote. Personally, I use the absentee ballot and find that it is most convenient and gives me the time I need to review the candidates and the issues. And, I do not have to wait in lines.

May God assist our political friends to be successful in bringing Ohio back.

RHJones, a very proud CORE member.