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Oct. 3, 2006

Ohio's Ballot Issues

Ohio's Ballot Issues Including Smoking

Do you ever walk into Columbus Restaurants and ask for a table in the non-smoking section? I have caught myself doing it occasionally.... less as time goes on, but old habits die hard.

PERSPECTIVE: Ballot warriors shift focus with words,

Written by JULIE CARR SMYTH of the Associated Press
as seen in The Mercury News:

"So how does a voter sort out all the conflicting information? As Deep Throat told Woodward and Bernstein: Follow the money.

As for the smoking issues, the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund are the biggest backers of the SmokeFreeOhio campaign that would ban smoking in most public places. The less restrictive Smoke Less Ohio is supported by the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association - which represents bar and tavern owners, carry-outs and liquor store operators - and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, among others."

Months ago the national news focused on the two confusing issues on the Ohio Ballot. A Columbus Dispatch editorial says:

"Ohio voters are bound to be confused by a pair of smoking issues on the Nov. 7 ballot. To clear the air, The Dispatch urges readers to vote yes on State Issue 5 and no on State Issue 4

Issue 4 would allow smoking in restaurants, bars and bowling alleys, where secondhand smoke can sicken workers and patrons. And it would become part of the Ohio Constitution, changeable only by a statewide vote of the people on another constitutional amendment.

Voters need to realize that because Issue 4 is a constitutional amendment, if both issues pass, it will trump Issue 5.

Ohioans who care about their health and the health of others should vote yes on Issue 5 and no on Issue 4."

Five years ago I worked with clients from the west coast who were amazed by how accepted smoking in public still was in Columbus. They were convinced more people smoke in Central Ohio than Southern California. Maybe....Since the bans in Columbus and many Central Ohio commnunities I have had people from elsewhere say how nice it is in Columbus that they don't have to worry about smoke wafting over from the smoking section in restaurants....

c. 2006 Columbus Best Blog and Maureen McCabe

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Nov. 15, 2006 - re: Ohio's Ballot Issues

Posted by J. Clifford

Hello,

I hate credit reports and I have decided to start grass roots Ohio Ballot Initiative. I need help putting this together. Do you know anyone who has similar views or expertise in this area? Here’s what I have developed so far:

Ohio Ballot Initiative: Credit Reporting Changes 11-14-06

70% of all credit reports contain errors. The system was designed to the maximum benefit of the lender and the detriment of the borrower. This is a direct challenge to the arrogance & omnipotent attitude of the lenders. This will help to level the playing field for the borrowers.

Ban all credit scoring.

Ban “inquires” on credit report. Why: Its no one’s business where & when you apply for credit. The consumer is punished for multiple inquires when shopping multiple lenders for the best deal.

In state servicing companies & credit bureaus have 30 days to correct any errors. Out of state lenders have 24 hours to make corrections if they receive an email request to make a correction. Special prosecutor appointed by governor to extradite out of state lenders & credit bureaus that violate the rights of Ohioans under this new law. All history on accounts can date back only 24 months, including foreclosures & bankruptcies. However, criminals convicted for white collar/ mortgage fraud will have that data on the report for 5 years. Why: If someone gets their credit damaged by job loss or divorce, then they should not be punished for 7 years. Can’t report anything late unless it has gone 60 days. Why: If you simply forget or screw up you should be punished.

Can’t call people and harass them for payment until 25th of the month. Out of state lenders can’t reject an appraisal from a licensed Ohio appraiser unless there is obvious fraud. You can pull your own credit report for free at any time.

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