Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley agreed to answer a series of questions from the Sandusky Register and the Ogden Newspaper ahead of the Nov. 8 general election. Republican DeWine is seeking re-election with a challenge from Democrat Whaley.
Both candidates answered 10 questions prepared by a panel of journalists focused on information that readers expressed interest in. His question-and-answer session with the governor’s candidate was conducted in two parts, with answers to five questions published in Monday’s newspaper, and five more of his answers published today.
Part 2 of the Q&A is below:
gerrymandering
question: In 2015 and 2018, Ohioans aimed to create a bipartisan public process to map state legislatures and legislatures to end gerrymandering and ensure fair elections. voted overwhelmingly on two proposed amendments to the state constitution. The voter-mandated process failed and according to the Ohio Supreme Court, the law was not followed. And can you assure voters that a fair district and fair elections will be achieved?
Dewain: The 2015 Redistricting Amendment Voting Summary stated that the redistricting reform would be a “bipartisan process aimed at setting the boundaries of more compact and politically competitive districts.” ” is said to be established. Both parties would agree that the process did not do what it set out to achieve.
It remains my goal to enact a “compact and politically competitive” map. But an Ohio Supreme Court ruling has made those goals nearly impossible to achieve.
Experts say the proposed amendment’s rules are among the most complex in the country. Still, the Commission went to great lengths to comply with both the Constitution and court decisions. I voted for many maps that I felt were constitutionally compliant, and voted for amendments that I felt were partisan gerrymanders that ignored the goals set out in the ballot outline: compactness and political competitiveness. I voted against it.
whey: Voters should choose politicians, not the other way around. I support the majority of Ohioans who voted to end partisan gerrymandering in our state and ensure a fair and transparent re-election process. said it supports a bipartisan fair process. Once again he lied. He sided with extremists, pushing an unfair and corrupt legislative and congressional map that the bipartisan majority of the Ohio Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled unconstitutional. he should be ashamed of himself. When I become governor, I pledge to follow the will of the voters of Ohio and support a constitutional district that is truly just. Rather, it is an important issue to ensure that it is governed by people focused on common sense solutions.
defend democracy
question: One of the hallmarks of our society these days is intense partisanship and a lack of understanding of the ‘other side’. What can you do in this campaign, and as a state leader, to restore respectful discourse in politics and help people see themselves again as neighbors instead of enemies?
whey: When you’re mayor, you don’t have the luxury of playing partisan politics or saying “that’s not my problem.” I have to do something for my community. This was my approach as Mayor of Dayton. I rallied the unions and chambers of commerce to get all his four-year-olds in Dayton through his high-quality Universal his preschool. I have brought together police and community activists to develop new policies to make our community safer. did. As Governor, I will take the same approach. Our state governments have become toxic thanks to gerrymandering and extremist politics. When I am governor, I will continue to work across party lines, as I have always done, to achieve real results and find common ground to serve the state of Ohio.
Dewain: As Governor, I work every day to serve all Ohioans. Rational people can disagree with each other. That is healthy in democracy and governance. But we must respect each other even when we disagree with each other.
When I was in the U.S. Senate, I worked across the political aisles with several Democrats to gain bipartisan support for several bills. and the Democratic Party. It has addressed issues ranging from protecting nursing home residents and deregulating minority businesses to tax credits, criminal justice reform and child protection policy.
I often think back to what former Ohio Governor George Voinovich told me. It means seeking compromise rather than inviting conflict. It means tapping into the expertise of others, reaching out across the aisle, and listening to the opinions of others. This is exactly what I’ve been trying to do as governor and throughout my career.
education
question: What reforms do you think the public education system needs to make to ensure that all Ohio students have a successful life after graduation?
whey: The biggest investment we can make is our children. That’s why, as Mayor of Dayton, I led the fight to get all her 4-year-olds in our city through a quality Universal Preschool. The program was so successful that it expanded to include all her 3-year-olds and several nearby suburbs.
As Governor, I will continue this same focus on education from beginning to end. I will work hard to strengthen K-12 schools and ensure that every child and school ultimately has the resources they deserve, including full funding of the Equitable School Fund Program. We will maintain the funding reforms we have strived for. I will support innovative strategies to better retain educators, including pension protection, and will thwart any attempt to further privatize schools. And I will work with educators and professionals to actually make schools safer and repeal dangerous laws that bring guns into schools.
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Dewain: When I took office, only 40% of publicly funded childcare providers were rated for quality. Within 18 months of his inauguration, all publicly funded childcare providers were star rated, ensuring access to quality learning opportunities for Ohio’s youngest learners.
It also expanded eligibility for publicly funded childcare and expanded EdChoice Scholarship eligibility to historic levels, giving more Ohio families the flexibility to choose the best education for their children. . Additionally, I signed Senate Bill 89. This will allow more families to choose their schools and ease obligations and regulations.
To improve kindergarten readiness, the First Lady launched Ohio’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This allows every child in Ohio to receive a free book every month from birth to her 5th birthday. When the program started, only 13% of her eligible Ohio children were enrolled. Today, her 49% of Ohio children are in school and more than 8.9 million books have been mailed.
Ohio growing up
question: Many areas of Ohio and the Midwest are experiencing some degree of population decline or stagnation. What kind of future do you envision for the state’s economy to reverse this trend for good, and how will you achieve it?
whey: For too long our state government has been looking for donors and special interest groups, not Ohio families. has been stolen. They pass discriminatory and dangerous laws that make our state unattractive to new residents and businesses.
The only way to fix this is to have new leadership. As Governor, I will fight for your pay rises, your bills to fall, and your state government to finally work for you. It means raising wages for all Ohioans by investing in and keeping abortions safe and legal. That’s how we make Ohio a place where every family can thrive and where people come to seek opportunity.
Dewain: We’re committed to ensuring Ohioans don’t have to look outside their home state for high-paying jobs. Creating jobs is the best way to retain talent and move people from other states to an attractive state.
We cut taxes for Ohio families and employers, invested in career education and training, brought historic investments to the state, and created thousands of high-paying jobs statewide.
We invest in people and places to enable everyone to participate in the modern economy, wherever they live in Ohio. Through funding water and wastewater, bridging the digital divide through H20hio, broadband Ohio, and investing in grants to help revitalize Appalachia, we are investing heavily to create a vibrant Ohio community. I am investing.
Prepare for the future
question: There are many universities in the coverage area. What do you think both traditional higher education and vocational education need to do to prepare students for the state’s role in supporting Ohio’s universities and an ever-changing world?
whey: Ohio has some of the best colleges and universities in the country. But our state government does not prioritize their support. Funds are not keeping up, schools are being forced to raise prices, and students are in debt. As the first person in my family to graduate from college, this issue is personal to me. I support increases in state education contributions and Ohio College Opportunity Grants, making real investments in services that help first-generation students at risk actually earn degrees. will support
But we also have to support children who choose not to go to college. My One Good Job Pledge will invest in an apprenticeship readiness program to ensure young people interested in learning a career have the skills and support they need to launch their careers and help rebuild their state. to
Dewain: Making higher education more accessible and affordable for all students in Ohio is key to developing a competitive workforce. When I took office, I asked all public universities in Ohio to implement a tuition guarantee, and they did. This means that once you step into any public university in Ohio, the tuition you pay as a freshman remains the same each year.
Increased Ohio College Opportunity Grants by $47 million to provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who demonstrate the highest levels of financial need. We also offer Ohio high school students the opportunity to earn free college credit through Ohio College Credit Plus.
Outside of college, we invest heavily in careers and technical education to ensure that tens of thousands of Ohioans receive education that leads to high-quality, high-paying jobs without college costs or debt. We have funded over 52,000 technology-focused credentials through our TechCred and IMAP programs. It allows Ohioans to earn free short-term credentials to unlock new career potential and high-paying job opportunities.
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