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AG Cordray blasts Kasich plan to privatize economic development
Republican gubernatorial candidate John Kasich’s proposal to create a not-for-profit corporation to run Ohio’s economic development programs got a harsh reception on Monday, Aug. 23, from Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, the state’s top lawyer.
Cordray, in a conference call with reporters arranged by the Ohio Democratic Party, said Kasich’s plan would seriously undermine “oversight and transparency for job creation efforts in Ohio.”
Cordray, a Democrat seeking re-election against Republican Mike DeWine, said Kasich’s plan would make it harder for the state to recoup money from economic development award winners if the businesses didn’t live up to award requirements.
Cordray also said it”s “murky or it’s unclear” as to whether Kasich’s plan would run afoul of the Ohio Constitution’s prohibition against the state taking a direct stake in private businesses.
Rob Nichols, Kasich’s campaign spokesman, brushed aside the critique.
“JobsOhio would be constitutional, and legislative and judicial precedent exists for private entities being entrusted by the state to perform a public purpose,” said Nichols.
In unveiling the proposal last week, Kasich called the state Development Department a bureaucratic “black hole” that fails to return phone calls and said the new approach would spur growth.
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By greatly concerned
August 23, 2010 5:18 PM | Link to this
Kasich = Outsourcing Jobs Vote responsibly.
By bob
August 23, 2010 2:58 PM | Link to this
Got news for Kasich,the sun [ son] alrady came up again——GWB—-and it was a dark day for this country.Republicans are professional liars,nothing more-nothing less.A pro-job Republican ??? HAH !!! Profits first,people a distant second.
By Gordon Lightfoot
August 23, 2010 2:16 PM | Link to this
Observer, So, would Ted and Lee’s plan be “Sundown you better take care…”?
By Really Real
August 23, 2010 1:16 PM | Link to this
Could AG Cordray direct me to where there is a link for the funds that have been recovered from “failed” economic endovers along with amounts he is attempting to recover currently, such as UltraCell.
By Observer
August 23, 2010 1:12 PM | Link to this
No such thing as Pro-Jobs Republican. Unless you consider a minimum wage temp job with no benifits a real job. Kasich’s plan for creating jobs in Ohio is ” The Sun going to come up again.” That’s his TV ad.
By bobby
August 23, 2010 12:12 PM | Link to this
Isn’t it interesting that Governor Strickland and Lt. Governor Fisher chose to let someone else argue on behalf of the status quo for the Department of Development, the jobs engine for the State of Ohio. Laughable.