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Our choice: Mike Moran in the 42nd District
Published on Sunday, Sep 28, 2008
We recommend the election of Mike Moran on Nov. 4.
The city of Hudson experienced a bumpy political ride, the City Council sharply divided. Much of that has passed. Mike Moran helped in his quiet and effective way the past three years. He is the lone Democrat. He also is the council president, reflecting a modest yet open and energetic style, a useful combination of traits for succeeding in a legislative setting. He is eager to listen and learn. He knows how to reach across the aisle to get things done.
A manager at a legal publishing firm, with degrees in civil engineering and law, Moran brings a strong set of of skills and experiences, including an understanding of the needs of small business. Most important, he sees clearly the larger challenges facing Ohio.
That is especially so regarding the priority of repairing the system of school funding. To be sure, Moran grasps the priorities of a community such as Hudson, wealthier and, in many ways, self-supporting in education. At the same time, he knows Ohio must move forward as a whole, requiring a state investment in education, from the earliest years to college and beyond.
Richard Nero, a consultant in the health-care industry, already sits in the Ohio House, having filled the vacancy left by John Widowfield, who stepped down in June amid allegations concerning his handling of Ohio State football tickets. Nero's short tenure doesn't allow for making much of an assessment.
Plain is that Nero brings much expertise in health care, a valuable contribution in view of Medicaid and other challenges. He is a quick study. He is alert to the need for Ohio to shed layers of local government to improve its business climate.
The district would do well electing the independent-minded Nero. It also can do better. Mike Moran has broader knowledge and perspective, plus a record of achievement in public office.
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Posted 07:03 AM, 09/28/2008
Mike Moran will make a great state rep. After the last one that was in the seat, one who did nothing for the people of the district, Mike will be be an active representative working for the interests of those not only in the district bot also in the state. Smart, energetic, an all around good guy, Ohio needs someone like him, and I don't just say that because we share the same first name. We also share the views when it comes to what a servant of the public ought to be. Go Mike. Good luck on election day.