The Charter Committee of Greater Cincinnati today announced their endorsements for the November, 2014 election. Charter endorsements were determined evaluating each candidate and issue against the Charter Principles:
Transparency Accountability
Fiscal Responsibility Equity
Regional Cooperation Independence
Continuous Improvement
The Charter Committee is proud to announce their support for the following candidates and issues.
CANDIDATES
Mike Mezher for Hamilton County Auditor
Mike Mezher is a change agent candidate who will work hard to bring a fresh perspective to the Auditor’s office. The Charter Committee was encouraged by Mike’s support for regional cooperation and shared services and was impressed with his ideas on how the Auditor’s office can better serve the residents of Hamilton County. The Charter Committee thanks current Auditor Dusty Rhodes for his service throughout the years; however the Committee feels strongly that new ideas are needed in our County offices.
Jim Tarbell for Hamilton County Commissioner
Jim Tarbell’s passion for the Greater Cincinnati region and desire to make an impact has had a profound effect on Hamilton County for decades. As a member of the Hamilton County Commission, Tarbell could serve as a bridge builder to local municipalities and work to bring a regional perspective to the County seat. When others saw Over-the-Rhine as a community liability, Tarbell saw a regional asset that needed to be protected. His knowledge on the history of our community and the opportunities to work better together make him an ideal candidate for the Hamilton County Commission.
Colin Groth, Charter Committee President said, “These two candidates represent an opportunity to shake things up in County Government. We see these individuals as agents of change to focus on regional, fiscally responsible governance in southwest Ohio.”
ISSUES:
In addition to their endorsement of candidates, the Charter Committee supports the following issues:
Yes on:
Issue 1 – Cincinnati Public Schools Renewal
Issue 6 – Family Services and Treatment Renewal.
Issue 7 – Health & Hospitalization levy:
Issue 8 – Union Terminal Levy
Issue 11 – Proposed Charter Revision City of Cincinnati
Bob Dehner, chair of the Charter Ballot Issues and Endorsements Committee said, “These issues support our core services, our historic sites and infrastructure, and effective governance in our City. Each issue is critical to the continued improvement of our region.”
Groth continued, , “These endorsements represent another year of Charter’s rededication to our principles. We will continue to support issues and candidates that do not divide people along partisan lines but bring our region together around good governance for our citizens.”
The Charter Committee will release additional information regarding the candidates and issues we are supporting in the weeks preceding the November election. To learn more about the Charter Committee and our Statement of Principles visit:
Transparency Accountability
Fiscal Responsibility Equity
Regional Cooperation Independence
Continuous Improvement
The Charter Committee is proud to announce their support for the following candidates and issues.
CANDIDATES
Mike Mezher for Hamilton County Auditor
Mike Mezher is a change agent candidate who will work hard to bring a fresh perspective to the Auditor’s office. The Charter Committee was encouraged by Mike’s support for regional cooperation and shared services and was impressed with his ideas on how the Auditor’s office can better serve the residents of Hamilton County. The Charter Committee thanks current Auditor Dusty Rhodes for his service throughout the years; however the Committee feels strongly that new ideas are needed in our County offices.
Jim Tarbell for Hamilton County Commissioner
Jim Tarbell’s passion for the Greater Cincinnati region and desire to make an impact has had a profound effect on Hamilton County for decades. As a member of the Hamilton County Commission, Tarbell could serve as a bridge builder to local municipalities and work to bring a regional perspective to the County seat. When others saw Over-the-Rhine as a community liability, Tarbell saw a regional asset that needed to be protected. His knowledge on the history of our community and the opportunities to work better together make him an ideal candidate for the Hamilton County Commission.
Colin Groth, Charter Committee President said, “These two candidates represent an opportunity to shake things up in County Government. We see these individuals as agents of change to focus on regional, fiscally responsible governance in southwest Ohio.”
ISSUES:
In addition to their endorsement of candidates, the Charter Committee supports the following issues:
Yes on:
Issue 1 – Cincinnati Public Schools Renewal
Issue 6 – Family Services and Treatment Renewal.
Issue 7 – Health & Hospitalization levy:
Issue 8 – Union Terminal Levy
Issue 11 – Proposed Charter Revision City of Cincinnati
Bob Dehner, chair of the Charter Ballot Issues and Endorsements Committee said, “These issues support our core services, our historic sites and infrastructure, and effective governance in our City. Each issue is critical to the continued improvement of our region.”
Groth continued, , “These endorsements represent another year of Charter’s rededication to our principles. We will continue to support issues and candidates that do not divide people along partisan lines but bring our region together around good governance for our citizens.”
The Charter Committee will release additional information regarding the candidates and issues we are supporting in the weeks preceding the November election. To learn more about the Charter Committee and our Statement of Principles visit:
https://www.facebook.com/chartercommittee
www.chartercommittee.org
@CharterCommitte
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