I want to thank the Cincinnati Enquirer for the interview responses that were published on October 12. However, I also want to expand their answers to include all of what I said that wasn't printed.
On Question #1, regarding problems with School Funding: I did say as quoted that we have a problem. I also said that additional property tax is not an option as far as I'm concerned. I said that property taxes are maxed out. Raising money from other sources is the answer, but it must be equitable to all. I'm a good listener, like the article said. I'm willing to hear the different proposals and decide which one will work the best.
On Question #2, regarding the best way to keep new business alive: My answer is pretty well as published, however, I put a complete emphasis on getting Ohio out of the business of selling liquor. We need to privatize this operation. Let all holders of C1 and C2 lincenses handle the sale of hard liquor. The same as surrounding states already do. Any loss in upfront revenue would be more than made up for by the increase in sales tax collections. With better prices and better opportunity, Ohioans will be buying their liquor in Ohio now. Let the counties issue permits based on guidelines already on the books as to numbers and locations and let the counties police them. This will be much more effective. We need to reign in these bureaucracies and bring Ohio in the 21st Century!
On Question #3, regarding Casino Gambling in Ohio: Again, my answer is pretty well as published, however, I emphasized that my solution would be to go to "Off Track Betting (OTB)," which would help the horse breeding and race track industry also. Allow OTB's to have slots and tables also, if desired. Again, allow each county to choose how many and at which locations these businesses could operate as long as there is enough to have competition among them. The net result would be that the enormous profits would stay in-state, thus benefitting the state as a whole and not just a concentrated area.
Last, but not least, I encourage everyone to vote in this election. Vote democratic down the line, from the White House to the State House to the Court House. I would certainly appreciate your vote and I need it in order to help Governor Strickland carry out his policies and help this great state of Ohio and all its people.
It's not too late to donate. Up to $50 per person can be deducted from your Ohio State Income Taxes. Make checks payable to Bob Klug for State Representative and mail to Pete Savu, Treasurer. 5381 Manortree. Cincinnati, OH 45238.
Paid for by Bob Klug for State Representative, Pete Savu, Treasurer.
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