Kasich visits Hillsboro on gubernatorial campaign
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Brandy Chandler-brandychandler@gmail.com
Reducing taxes and limiting the bureaucracies that inhibit business growth is essential in the effort to fix Ohio's stagnant economy Ohio gubernatorial candidate John Kasich told Highland County residents April 27.
Kasich addressed more than 75 people at the Highland House Museum as part of his endeavor to visit all 88 counties during his campaign.
Kasich, a Republican, faces Democratic incumbent Gov. Ted Strickland in the November general election.
Highland County Republican Party Chairperson Kay Ayres and Hillsboro Auditor Gary Lewis introduced Kasich to the group.
"We need a leader who is willing to stand up, and face these problems that we have, and cut the unnecessary spending, make our government more efficient, and become a leader once again in the United States, like Ohio used to be," Lewis said. "Twenty years ago, Ohio was one of the top states in the country with regard to production and manufacturing, and now we're at the bottom. We need to correct that and Mr. Kasich is the leader who can do that for us."
Noting Highland County's unemployment rate, which is in excess of 18 percent, Kasich said Ohio has to make it easier on small business, like many neighboring states do. More than 400,000 jobs have been lost in the state of Ohio.
"I want to create an environment in our state where we can become business-friendly again," Kasich said, noting that there are "46 other states that tax businesses less," than Ohio.
By reducing taxes, "That would provide more incentive for businesses, particularly small business ... the heartbeat of our country and the heartbeat of Ohio," he said. "I have heard more stories of more calls with people looking to create a business, that have gone unanswered in the bureaucracy of this government. It's completely unacceptable. I mean if somebody says they want to create something, you don't throw their call slip in the trash can. You've got to get to it."
Workers Compensation reform is also crucial in changing Ohio's economic environment, Kasich said.
"The best way we can do that is to let more private businesses come in and compete against the government monopoly. Government monopolies have never been shown to work very well," Kasich said.
He also advocated for businesses working with technical schools to get Ohioans re-trained, that way when their education is complete, they will be trained for jobs that are out there and available. A well-trained workforce, he said, begins with good k-12 education.
Kasich took questions from the audience, and addressed issues regarding the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Workers Compensation, the participation of younger people in government and balancing the state budget should he get elected, and representation for smaller counties.
According to Kasich's campaign website, www.kasichforohio.com, Kasich was elected to the Ohio State Senate at the age of 26 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 at the age of 30. As a nine-term Congressman, he played major leadership roles in a variety of groundbreaking achievements. Driven by a belief that government shouldn’t live beyond its means, Kasich worked as chairman of the House Budget Committee to construct a plan that balanced the federal budget, provided for the largest government surplus our country in the country's history.
Kasich, a nine-term congressman, was elected to the Ohio State Senate at the age of 26 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 at the age of 30.
Reducing taxes and limiting the bureaucracies that inhibit business growth is essential in the effort to fix Ohio's stagnant economy Ohio gubernatorial candidate John Kasich told Highland County residents April 27.
Kasich addressed more than 75 people at the Highland House Museum as part of his endeavor to visit all 88 counties during his campaign.
Kasich, a Republican, faces Democratic incumbent Gov. Ted Strickland in the November general election.
Highland County Republican Party Chairperson Kay Ayres and Hillsboro Auditor Gary Lewis introduced Kasich to the group.
"We need a leader who is willing to stand up, and face these problems that we have, and cut the unnecessary spending, make our government more efficient, and become a leader once again in the United States, like Ohio used to be," Lewis said. "Twenty years ago, Ohio was one of the top states in the country with regard to production and manufacturing, and now we're at the bottom. We need to correct that and Mr. Kasich is the leader who can do that for us."
Noting Highland County's unemployment rate, which is in excess of 18 percent, Kasich said Ohio has to make it easier on small business, like many neighboring states do. More than 400,000 jobs have been lost in the state of Ohio.
"I want to create an environment in our state where we can become business-friendly again," Kasich said, noting that there are "46 other states that tax businesses less," than Ohio.
By reducing taxes, "That would provide more incentive for businesses, particularly small business ... the heartbeat of our country and the heartbeat of Ohio," he said. "I have heard more stories of more calls with people looking to create a business, that have gone unanswered in the bureaucracy of this government. It's completely unacceptable. I mean if somebody says they want to create something, you don't throw their call slip in the trash can. You've got to get to it."
Workers Compensation reform is also crucial in changing Ohio's economic environment, Kasich said.
"The best way we can do that is to let more private businesses come in and compete against the government monopoly. Government monopolies have never been shown to work very well," Kasich said.
He also advocated for businesses working with technical schools to get Ohioans re-trained, that way when their education is complete, they will be trained for jobs that are out there and available. A well-trained workforce, he said, begins with good k-12 education.
Kasich took questions from the audience, and addressed issues regarding the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Workers Compensation, the participation of younger people in government and balancing the state budget should he get elected, and representation for smaller counties.
According to Kasich's campaign website, www.kasichforohio.com, Kasich was elected to the Ohio State Senate at the age of 26 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 at the age of 30. As a nine-term Congressman, he played major leadership roles in a variety of groundbreaking achievements. Driven by a belief that government shouldn’t live beyond its means, Kasich worked as chairman of the House Budget Committee to construct a plan that balanced the federal budget, provided for the largest government surplus our country in the country's history.
Kasich, a nine-term congressman, was elected to the Ohio State Senate at the age of 26 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 at the age of 30.
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