State of the State & State of the City Addresses

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March 13, 2015
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Governor John Kasich gave his fifth State of the State address yesterday.  The Governor advocated on a wide range of topics in his current budget proposal and highlighted some of his past policy successes.  A major portion of the address was dedicated to the Governor promoting his tax plan that would among other things:

  • Lower income tax rates by 23%
  • Increase oil and gas severance
  • Increase  commercial activity tax (CAT TAX)
  • Increase sales & cigarette taxes

The Governor said Ohio needs a consumption tax model.

Below is a copy of the address and a video link. If you have legislative questions, feel free to contact Tim Linville or Glen Shumate at CEA at [email protected] or [email protected] You can also call us at 216-398-9860.

State of the State Transcript: 

http://www.governor.ohio.gov/Portals/0/2015%20Kasich%20SOTS%20Transcript.pdf

State of the State Video: (Approximately 1 HR and 20 min): 

http://www.ohiochannel.org/MediaLibrary/Media.aspx?fileId=145940

Lakewood Mayor Mike Summers gave his 5th State of the City address this week.

Here are some of the highlights:

  • $12 Million redevelopment of McKinley School Site
  • $2.4 million resurfacing of Madison Avenue
  • $100 million of new construction for schools happening now and Fall 2017
  • Possible $32 million community wellness foundation
  • $400,000 update of our biggest playground
  • Continued efforts of a ten year plan to address all 180 miles of Lakewood sidewalks