Comments on: Rep. Ujvagi Pushes Tax Credit to Save Historic Public Buildings

By: Michael L. Friedman

Michael L. Friedman — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:19:44 +0000

Concerning my run for State Central Committeman for the 2nd Senate district. I will do everything possible to see that State Party Chairman Chris Redfern is retained as State Party Chairman. He is doing an outstanding job and must be retained. Please remember that he put together a winning ticket in 2006 that turned Ohio BLUE. Further, I will attend every meeting called on by the Chairman. Yes, too many elected officials to positions like this are only place holders, and I will NOT be one of those. The people of the 2nd Senate District only deserve the very best and total respect from their State Central Committee members, and by electing me, you will have it from your State Central Committeeman.

By: Michael L. Friedman

Michael L. Friedman — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:40:11 +0000

Just Wondering & Lisa Renee….Thank you for your support. I work part time for a Dental Lab and travel to most county seats in northwest Ohio and I see all the beautiful court houses in this wonderful state, and to think that some day the wrecking ball would tear them down is mind bogling. Williams, Henry, Wood & Lucas are beautiful stately buildings and you can just feel the history from them. The first time I saw the Wood County Courthouse, well it took the breath right out of me. The clock tower is awesome, and the Williams County Court House in Bryan looks like a castle or a chess piece, it to is breath taking. I have a very good friend (A Republican) and mayor of Deshler, Ohio, The Hon Leroy Caplinger, and that is about the only thing he and I agree on is the preservation of court houses, and at what ever cost.

By: just wondering

just wondering — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:56:21 +0000

Time for some perspective. Of course, the statement “All 88 Court Houses in Ohio MUST BE PRESERVED no matter what the cost” strains credulity at the very least. I’m sure there are some instances in which preserving buildings makes sense, but I’m never in favor of such a blanket statement.

Lisa makes a good point about Mr. Friedman running for State Central Committeeman 2nd Senate District. It is, by and large, only important to Democrats, especially in the 2nd Senate District. As a Democrat, one should investigate Mr. Friedman’s resume and accomplishments with regard to electing Democrats, especially in his area, Springfield Township. Many persons hold positions within the Democratic Party, and do little to actually help elect Democrats. Within the party, they are sometimes referred to as placeholders.

It is on this basis that Mr. Friedman’s candidacy should be judged. State Central Committee is not a position in which he would have any responsibility for making budgetary decisions for the State of Ohio, which was left in sad shape for Strickland after 16 years of Republican tax and spend policies which has driven business out of our state.

By: LisaRenee

LisaRenee — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:47:26 +0000

Not Again, surely you jest, I’ve never shunned you nor would I ever. I’ve given the various debates quite a bit of latitude even when they have gone off topic from the original post, as in this case which was about historical buildings. All I was doing was trying to make sure you and others that read this understand we are not talking about a legislative position where there is some expectation of non-partisan representation that the position Mr. Friedman is running for is a partisan one for the Democratic Party.

You’ve made your opposition to his candidacy more than clear, and I have never censored anyone, with the exception of spammers, even when they hijack threads that were on something that many of us felt were important and turned them into personal debating zones.

By: Not Again

Not Again — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:38:30 +0000

This is exactly why I don’t want a guy like this in a position of power. Regardless of his or my district, state of country, I reserve the right to disagree with the characters positions, including the hairbrained idea of funding refurbishing of all Ohio couthouse regardless of its’ cost.

Now every citizen in Ohio has a stake in this, relative to this guy pushing this or any other kooky scheme. Not just Democrats. Trying to shun me from disagreeing with this guy based on what my party afflilitaion may or might not be, to me is censorship.

By: LisaRenee

LisaRenee — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:30:03 +0000

Not Again, I’m not trying to discredit you at all, it just does not seem as if you are clear as to what the responsibilities are given some of the statements you’ve made as you and Mr. Friedman have had your myriad of exchanges.

Precinct chairs and State Committee Members are typically voted on based on their knowledge of the party and their ability to work with the party, help the party grow, elect Democrats, etc.

By: LisaRenee

LisaRenee — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:25:29 +0000

Unless you decide to register as a Democrat for the primary, and live in the second Senate district, you aren’t in a position to vote for him or his opponent. Given his record of election to party positions? It’s pretty clear he’s gotten Democratic support in the past and will this time as well.

His positions while you may disagree with them, are consistent with some of the membership of the Democratic Party on a local and a state and a national basis.

By: Not Again

Not Again — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:23:08 +0000

“…he’s running for the Democratic Party position of State Central Committeeman…

I think I said that in post 19. If you are trying to discredit what I say, at least try to make it clear cut.

By: Not Again

Not Again — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:19:37 +0000

“Nor would he be in a position to make funding decisions when it comes to what the General Assembly does beyond doing exactly what he’s done here, urge support.”

This is exactly why I don’t want him on the committee. He will try to use his influence to push his lamebrained schemes.

By: LisaRenee

LisaRenee — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:03:32 +0000

No, Not Again, he’s running for the Democratic Party position of State Central Committeeman, he will be elected by Democrats and will be representing Democrats when it comes to issues that the State Democratic Party would be voting on such as endorsements, charter issues, etc. Unless the Ohio Democratic Party makes it part of their state platform to support historic CourtHouses, it’s very unlikely this would come up. Nor would he be in a position to make funding decisions when it comes to what the General Assembly does beyond doing exactly what he’s done here, urge support.

I’m not sure you have a realistic idea of what it is that a State Central Committeeman does.