I have never been into politics much, however I do like to keep up on current issues and I feel that I have a strong but open-minded opinion on such issues. With voting season coming up very soon I felt the need to reach out to potential voters with some information and an anecdote.

I understand that we all mourn and suffer when an officer (or any first responder) loses his/her life in the line of duty. It should be recognized and memorials created when appropriate. However, I being a veteran believe it to be disrespectful to all those who have served and currently serve.

I am disappointed to read that the candidates for Hardin County commissioner do not see the value of passenger train service to our county and region, let alone to most Ohioans. On the one hand there are many positive reasons to promote such service which can improve our overall quality of life. On the other hand, as a recent ODOT survey revealed, most rural areas of Ohio are badly served by affordable public transportation.

The Hardin County Safety Council is one of more than 80 across the state that partner with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to promote the importance of workplace safety. We at BWC work closely with the council and member employers in Hardin County and we are always impressed.

I am writing to compliment our Kenton High School soccer coaching staff and team. My son just completed his first year on the KHS soccer team.

What is Issue 1? Issue 1 is a combination of various proposals concerning several diverse topics. Three of the most significant proposals are:

I grew up in Upper Sandusky and now live in Maumee. I and many of your readers are represented by the same U.S. Congressman, Bob Latta. His opponent in November is Michael Galbraith.

It is that time of the year again. United Way of Hardin County had its kick-off. We have pledged to raise $220,000. I am co-chairman this year with Matt Manns and Phyllis Griffith.

As a young boy at home, I had a mother that fed eight kids, dad and herself. A meal on the table for us all made with love. This is how I see Jon Cross doing for the 83rd District.

I am writing in support of the Ada Exempted Village Schools’ 2.9 mill permanent improvement levy that will face the Ada voters on November 6, 2018. As a renewal tax, this five-year levy is not a new tax nor a tax increase.