Everyone is talking about Ohio Gov. John Kasich's attempt at trying to make a compromise on Issue 2, the referendum that would repeal the collective bargaining act passed by the Republican controlled state legislature and signed into law by the governor. Even though John Kasich refused to meet with teachers before SB 5 was passed, now Kasich wants to "negotiate" certain aspects of the bill. Even though Kasich was instrumental in locking out middle class workers during the hearings on SB 5, now Kasich wants to "negotiate" certain aspects of the bill. Even though Kasich called a police officer an "idiot" for enforcing the law and he characterized teachers as greedy, now he wants them to negotiate. The sad thing is that Kasich and the Ohio GOP did lots of backslapping and congratulating each other after SB 5 passed, and they refused to listen to those people that would be hurt by SB 5.
Today, Kasich wants to compromise and have Issue 2 removed from November's ballot.
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It is good to see that other people have noticed that John Kasich, JobsOhio, and Mark Kvamme have been concentrating their job creation efforts in the Dayton area only.
WDTN:
....This morning a meeting at Sinclair Community College brought together government and the business community.
Earlier this year Governor John Kasich created a semiprivate JobsOhio Corporation but it needs to figure out its role so meetings are being held throughout the state.
The one at Sinclair brought together JobsOhio leaders and the Dayton Development Coalition.....
Kasich and his staff have been to Sinclair College so many times, they should get a parking pass for their frequent visits. Why does Kasich continue to visit only the Dayton area for talks with business leaders? Is he afraid to go to Cleveland, Toledo, Youngstown, and even in Columbus to talk with random business leaders? Why do this "meetings with business leaders" only have only "invited" guests? Is he unwilling to meet with people that do not support his agenda?
Dayton has been a big Republican stronghold. Of course, if the people of Dayton woke up and looked around them, they'd notice that the only people making money are Republican elected officials. The people keep electing Republicans, but Dayton continues to lose jobs, companies, and the infrastructure is crumbling. Wake up, Dayton!
Republicans elected to both state and federal offices have done nothing, especially in the Dayton area. Sure, they protect the area near Wright Patterson, but other places nearby are not getting the attention, the repairs, and the work that they should. Republicans want to continue to cut services, but our infrastructure is crumbling.
According to Transportation for America, the Dayton area has a large number of structurally deficient bridges, including: (Note: These are just a few of the crumbling bridges in the area. Visit the Transportation for America website for more.)
E HELENA STREET
- Crosses ISLAND PARK LAGOON GMR 1
- in Montgomery County
Structurally deficient 
- Built 1941
- National bridge ID 5760496
- 16,073 cars per day (avg.)
Ratings
- Deck: N
- Superstructure: N
- Substructure: N
Inspections
- Inspection frequency: 12 months
- Last inspection: August-2005
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NB IR75
- Crosses RMP=I75*S-(S4*N&2SR STS)
- in Montgomery County
Structurally deficient
- Built 1959
- National bridge ID 5708435
- 54,355 cars per day (avg.)
Ratings
- Deck: 4
- Superstructure: 6
- Substructure: 5
Inspections
- Inspection frequency: 12 months
- Last inspection: August-2009
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IR-75
- Crosses US35
- in Montgomery County
Structurally deficient
- Built 1967
- National bridge ID 5707536
- 138,690 cars per day (avg.)
Ratings
- Deck: 6
- Superstructure: 6
- Substructure: 4
Inspections
- Inspection frequency: 12 months
- Last inspection: September-2009
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E DOROTHY LANE
- Crosses DOR LN S BR LTT BEAVER C
- in Montgomery County
Structurally deficient
- Built 1963
- National bridge ID 5763266
- 26,000 cars per day (avg.)
Ratings
- Deck: 5
- Superstructure: 4
- Substructure: 4
Inspections
- Inspection frequency: 12 months
- Last inspection: June-2009
While Republicans refuse to write bills or vote for job creation legislation, our families are in danger every single time we cross these and other deteriorating bridges.
