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On county government reform
Cuyahoga county has been a hot topic lately for state lawmakers and local elected officials in every Ohio county. The reason: state lawmakers are voting on a measure that could eventually leave some of those officeholders out of a job.
Here’s an overview of the measure and how it pertains to Butler County. At this point it seems unlikely to make it out of the House, but the Cleveland Plain Dealer is pushing for it hard. Here’s a story by the Plain Dealer that talks about the measure and other reform efforts across the state. Here’s an editorial on why the Plain Dealer is so adamant.
If this type of overhaul were to happen here, it would likely be spurred by County Commissioner Donald Dixon. After all, he’s tried it before (read about that, and the charter reform of Summit County here).
Dixon has been a harbinger of reform lately, which is a dramatic role reversal from when he came on the commission. Read an analysis of his first year on the dais here.
So what do you think, is reform needed in Butler County? The Cuyahoga plan? The Dixon plan? Summit County? Have your own idea?
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By Don Carpenter
June 1, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
Perhaps we are truly in a time of reformation. Reforming county government will take a serious and heartfelt attempt by our county leaders who will have a tough time trying to change the culture. Are there ways we can do things better? I believe there are. In my opinion, we should create a citizens task force who can independently study ways to conserve and consolidate our costs. After all, most business models who are successful must have something going for them to maintain profitablity. We have to learn the value of money and the proper way to positively use it. I am not for abolishing office holders, I just believe the voters need to hold them more accountable. Keep up the good work Commissioner Dixon, I appreciate your leadership.
By Robert
June 2, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
Let me think, we abolish three political positions and create what eleven. Yep, that’s one fine idea.