Ohioans, Grow Up
I have listened to most of Gov. Mike DeWine’s press conferences since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. I didn’t vote for him, but I approve and appreciate his leadership on this issue.
Mature adults understand the need for certain regulations and limits, and, in my opinion, DeWine has treated Ohioans as mature adults from the start. He has given science-based reasoning for his orders. Wearing a mask is uncomfortable, we’d rather not wear one, but mature adults see the need and comply.
Some Ohio adults apparently are immature; they defied the reasonable order to mask-up and they balk at the request to do so now. Some threw tantrums at the Statehouse, even spitting on reporters.
DeWine lost his capable and caring Director of Ohio’s Health Department because of their menacing behavior. Like teenagers, maybe these protesters felt they were grown-up enough and don’t need to be told what to do. So, DeWine has lately been giving reasonable recommendations instead of orders.
Now community spread is increasing; COVID cases are rising. DeWine delivered a heart-felt and logical plea last Wednesday evening that I would summarize like this: Ohioans, grow up – don’t make me ground you!
Kathleen O. Webb
Munson Township
Self-Promotion on Public’s Dime
Is there no end to the use of public money to pay for Judge Tim Grendell’s self-promotion?
Public records show that a recent acquisition seems to be the purchase by the Probate/Juvenile Court of two signs with his name in large letters, for use as car magnets, to the cost of $118. These signs, bought with public money, have no public benefit. These were prominently displayed on his vehicle during the recent July 4th parade/procession/rally. Is he not aware that people are tired of his grandstanding on the public dime?
While he massages his ego by slapping his name on the side of his vehicle, we are asked to pay one more bill for his greed and misuse of public money.
Judge, with all of the public money you have misspent sporting your picture, people already recognize you and grab tight to their wallet when they see you coming.
To the best of my knowledge, no other Geauga County judge broadcast their name on their vehicle, nor do they engage in personal advertising or self-promotion of any type, with car magnets, newspaper ads, glossy newsletters, toy gavels or bracelets — paid for privately or publicly.
Is $118 a big amount? No. Is it a necessary expenditure? No.
Many Geauga resident are struggling during this pandemic to have their basic needs met. Could that money be used in the true spirit of the “greater good,” rather than the “greater me?”
Judge Grendell, if you want to be a politician, go for it; if you want to be a judge, act like one.
Barb Partington
Munson Township
