Columbus – Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro (D-Hubbard) issued the following statement today urging the Ohio Senate to confirm Governor Ted Strickland’s appointments when the Senate convenes on Tuesday, December 21st:
“Many of Governor Ted Strickland’s pending appointments to boards and commissions have been languishing for months in the Ohio Senate. Now, in the waning days of the 128th General Assembly, it appears likely that some of these highly qualified appointees will be rejected because the Governor-elect wants the power to make appointments even before taking the oath of office.
“The Senate confirmed nearly 200 appointments made by outgoing Governor Bob Taft during lame duck session in 2006 without regard to the wishes of then Governor-elect Ted Strickland. The last minute confirmations included key appointments to the State Board of Education and the Third Frontier Commission.
“I am deeply troubled that the Ohio Senate is prepared to reject Ohioans who have served this state with honor and distinction. We must do all we can to maintain public trust through an appointment process that is based on qualifications and experience, not partisan politics and chicanery.”
“Many of Governor Ted Strickland’s pending appointments to boards and commissions have been languishing for months in the Ohio Senate. Now, in the waning days of the 128th General Assembly, it appears likely that some of these highly qualified appointees will be rejected because the Governor-elect wants the power to make appointments even before taking the oath of office.
“The Senate confirmed nearly 200 appointments made by outgoing Governor Bob Taft during lame duck session in 2006 without regard to the wishes of then Governor-elect Ted Strickland. The last minute confirmations included key appointments to the State Board of Education and the Third Frontier Commission.
“I am deeply troubled that the Ohio Senate is prepared to reject Ohioans who have served this state with honor and distinction. We must do all we can to maintain public trust through an appointment process that is based on qualifications and experience, not partisan politics and chicanery.”
