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Support Pat Fischer & Pat DeWine for Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Contractors Association is an active member of the Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice. Established in 1987, The Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice is a non-profit, broad-based coalition that includes more than 200 Ohio trade and professional associations, small and large businesses, contractors, medical groups, farmers and others.
The purpose of the Alliance is to help promote a healthy economic climate in Ohio by stopping lawsuit abuse and to promote a common-sense civil justice system in the state. Among the activities of the Alliance is its Supreme Court Education Initiative which provides information and materials aimed at educating Ohioans about Supreme Court elections and the candidates seeking election to the Court.
This year, there are three Ohio Supreme Court seats up for election. The Chief Justice, Maureen O’Connor is unopposed. For the two contested open seats, the Alliance is endorsing Judge Pat Fischer and Judge Pat DeWine because they are the candidates most likely to work towards the principles most important to the Alliance and its members:
• Promote a healthy economic climate for Ohio
• Stop frivolous lawsuits against businesses & professionals
• Interpret the law, not make new laws
The Alliance believes it’s very important to support these two candidates because just one lost seat could significantly destabilize the judicial environment in Ohio. Since 2002, the philosophical position of the Ohio Supreme Court has been relatively objective and reasoned. Ohio’s judicial environment has been rated as stable and predictable, but this is not a guarantee going forward. A pro-business judicial environment is important in maintaining a positive economy for our state.
Just as important is maintaining a separation of powers in our state government—electing Supreme Court justices who recognize their role in interpreting laws only and leaving the creation of laws to the Ohio General Assembly. In other words, conservative justices who view their roles as evaluators of whether any law or lower court ruling is in line with the constitution; not liberal justices who look to change the meanings of existing laws, to be policy makers.
These are the reasons the OACJ endorses candidates O’Connor, Fischer and DeWine and encourages Ohioans to vote for them on November 8. Please see the attached .pdf for a handy reminder about Judge Pat Fischer and Judge Pat DeWine. For more information, please go to www.OhioCivilJustice.org
Winter Conference Guest Room Status
All rooms blocked for OCA have been reserved. The Hyatt still has rooms available at the hotel, and has agreed to continue to offer the negotiated room rate, until they have no more rooms available. If you have not made your reservations yet, this would be a good time. To make your reservations, go to https://resweb.passkey.com/go/OHcontractors2016. If you make your reservations by phone, our reservation code is ACTO (614-463-1234).
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission to Hold Forecast Night &Open House
The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) will be holding a Forecast Night and Open House on Tuesday, November 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at their headquarters in Berea. This event will be specifically addressing their anticipated bid schedule and future construction projects. Only construction contractors and subcontractors have been invited. For more information please click here.
ARTBA Central Regional Meeting Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois November 2-4, 2016
This year’s Central Regional Meeting is conveniently located, with a streamlined program, for transportation design and construction professionals. The program will include remarks by Illinois DOT Secretary Randy Blankenhorn and Chicago DOT First Deputy Commissioner Randy Conner, as well as several presentations providing a comprehensive overview of the transportation construction market in Ohio and the Midwest. Other expert presenters will detail the critical political, legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry nationally and in the states.
The meeting will also feature a half-day professional workshop, Millennials and the Future of the Transportation Design & Construction Workforce, presented by ARTBA’s Industry Leaders Development Council (ILDC). The ILDC leaders have helped shape this year’s regional meeting agendas to make sure they are responsive to the professional needs of emerging leaders in the 30-50 year-old demographic.
There will also be excellent networking opportunities through two receptions and a luncheon!
You can view the full agendas, register and find hotel room information at the following link. While the room block deadline has passed, the McCormick Place Hyatt is still honoring the group rate on a space-available basis. The meeting is approaching quickly, so register and book your room today!
http://www.artba.org/news/training-events/central-regional-meeting/.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Brie Johnson at [email protected].
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