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Posted by Brian Doran on October 31st, 2008 | Categorized as issues, press releases, protecting consumers | Tagged as Attorney General, economy, freedom, Independent, Issue 5, jobs, prosperity, Robert Owens, small business
DELAWARE, OHIO - Robert Owens, the Independent candidate for Ohio attorney general, is urging all Ohioans to vote “NO” on Issue 5. A “NO” on Issue 5 would repeal legislation that crushes payday lending businesses and will kill more than 6,000 jobs across Ohio.
“First and foremost, this is about fundamental economic freedom - for consumers [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on October 29th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting crime, media coverage, press releases | Tagged as Attorney General, endorsement, Independent, leadership, private property, Robert Owens, security, small business, urban agenda
The following was released today by the Ohio Coalition of Concerned Citizens
The Coalition, formerly known as the Coalition of Concerned Black Citizens, has progressively and effectively engaged in the process of screening and recommending candidates seeking to be elected to a public office since 1992.
The primary objective of the groups screening process is to identify and support, [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on October 29th, 2008 | Categorized as press releases, protecting consumers | Tagged as Attorney General, banks, business regulation, economy, foreclosure crisis, Independent, mortgage lender, real estate, Robert Owens, SB 185, small business, urban agenda
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Attorney General candidate Robert Owens released a statement today supporting the Franklin County Homeowner Helpline as a leading program to assist Ohioans facing foreclosure. Owens also praised the mediation program initiated by Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer.
“This is exactly the kind of voluntary assistance that should be available to help [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on October 22nd, 2008 | Categorized as events
[ October 25, 2008; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join us for pre-game campaign festivities!
Contact Joe Bozzi at 614-208-5442 or Alex Daniels at 740-281-9382
Posted by Brian Doran on October 9th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting corruption, press releases | Tagged as Attorney General, Independent, integrity, Robert Owens
DELAWARE, OHIO - Less than one week before the live televised attorney general debate, Independent candidate Robert Owens announced the release of his first TV commercial. The ad blasts political corruption which has hurt Ohio taxpayers during difficult economic times.
“Marc Dann wasn’t just one bad apple,” Owens said regarding the numerous scandals alluded to in [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on October 1st, 2008 | Categorized as press releases, transparency | Tagged as Attorney General, Independent, integrity, open government, Robert Owens
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Independent attorney general candidate Robert Owens today began a legal action representing the citizens of the State of Ohio against Ohio’s current Attorney General, Nancy H. Rogers. The mandamus action, relating to the release of public records, was filed in the Ohio Supreme Court.
“I don’t just talk the talk,” said Owens, the [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on September 27th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting corruption, media coverage, protecting consumers, transparency | Tagged as Independent, integrity, prosperity, Robert Owens, small business
As Legal Newsline reported last week, Robert Owens has made restoring integrity and transparency a centerpiece of his campaign since the beginning. From the day he decided to pursue this office, Robert said:
End the no-bid contracts.
End the slush fund system.
Increase transparency in government.
His leadership on these issues continues as we approach the homestretch of the campaign. Following is an excerpt of [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on September 18th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting corruption, media coverage, press releases, the race, transparency | Tagged as Attorney General, Cordray, Crites, Independent, Robert Owens
DELAWARE, OHIO - Independent attorney general candidate Robert Owens today responded to an announcement by Mike Crites, which suggested slight changes to the handling of legal contracts in the attorney general’s office. Owens said that the end of his opponent’s silence on the issue was long overdue, but that the Crites pitch was not a [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on September 11th, 2008 | Categorized as press releases | Tagged as Attorney General, Independent, private property, Robert Owens, security
Owens to discuss security issues related to the Ohio Department of Homeland Security
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Columbus State Community College will be the site of a joint press conference by Independent attorney general candidate Robert Owens and the Ohio Coalition of Concerned Citizens (OCCC). The press conference will take place at 11:00 AM inside Madison Hall [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on September 10th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting corruption, fighting crime, press releases | Tagged as Attorney General, Cordray, Crites, Democrat, Independent, Marc Dann, OPOTA, Peace Officer, Republican, Robert Owens
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Robert Owens, the Independent candidate for Ohio attorney general announced today that he will request an opportunity to directly address the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission(OPOTC), which oversees the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA).
“It has come to our attention that Tomi Dorris intends to return to her appointed position at OPOTA,” [...]