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Screening committee named to help fill Butler County Senate seat
State Senate President Tom Niehaus, R-New Richmond, has appointed a seven-member screening committee to consider applicants to fill the vacancy in the 4th District caused by the resignation of Sen. Gary Cates, R-West Chester,
Members of the Republican committee are: Niehaus; President Pro Tem Keith Faber of Celina; Majority Leader Jimmy Stewart of Albany; Majority Whip Shannon Jones of Clearcreek Twp.; Sen. Chris Widener of Springfield; Sen. David Daniels of Greenfield and Sen. Gayle Manning of North Ridgeville.
The district includes all of Butler County.
The Republican Caucus accepted applications for the appointment through the close of business on Monday.
Here are the applicants who will meet the with the screening committee on Thursday, May 19th:
* State Rep. Bill Coley of Liberty Township
* State Rep. Tim Derickson of Oxford
* Mark Haverkos of West Chester
* Stuart Locke of Middletown
* Michael McCabe of Fairfield Township
The 23-member Republican caucus makes the appointment.
The caucus is expected to receive a recommendation from the Butler County Republican Party with three possible candidates and to choose from the three, said Jason Mauk, Senate GOP spokesman.
The caucus plans to seat the new member at the May 24 Senate session, a press release said.
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By Thelma Slade
May 17, 2011 7:03 AM | Link to this
These people must not fail at getting a strong senator in there that will stand against the Obama agenda. Obama’s order to kill Bin Laden was good but does not make up for the crazy socialist plans to grow our govt. and create huge control mechanisms in all of our lives. NO to Obama in 2012 and yes we need a strong senator!
By Gerald Redlar
May 17, 2011 6:55 AM | Link to this
I think it is important to get a person in the seat that understands the serious situation we are in with a President that is so far off the charts as far as a safe, firm leader that will not pull us off into socialism. Obama must not win in 2012! We need a senator that will stand up for our gun rights, stand against the Obamacare, against higher taxes.
By Citizen Plain
May 17, 2011 4:59 AM | Link to this
On the other hand, how about choosing simply the BEST person for the job, regardless of his/her ability to raise money, be a “bridge-builder”, etc. What about simply an honest person who strives to always do the right thing, putting the best intersts of the citizenry as a whole FIRST, regardless of how that may benefit either party or whether it builds “consensus”. Remember, consensus is nothing more than lack of leadership!
By Larry
May 16, 2011 11:03 PM | Link to this
Or they might want to appoint someone from the West side of the county. Contary to what some people think the sun does not rise in Libert Township and set in West Chester.
By Central Member
May 16, 2011 10:23 PM | Link to this
I hope that this screening committee will not subvert the will of the Party and choose someone we don’t endorse. Should the highest vote getter receive preference? Maybe, maybe not, after all it is not our call. The final selection will be based on three main factors in my opinion: 1) How well does the candidate resonate with the voters through a demonstrated track record and only two have any experience at all in that 2) The ability to raise money and fund campaigns and sustainability and 3) experience and knowledge of the dynamics involved in effective and successful legislation along with the ability to build consensus and be a bridge builder. What it comes down to, is that Bill Coley deserves this appointment and is the best and most qualified to replace Senator Cates. One can only hope the caucus will see that as well.