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Warren County, OH November 7, 2000 Election
State Representative; District 2 Voter Information

2 Year Term. Salary $42,427

To represent the people of the district and State of Ohio in dealing with matters not allocated to the federal government.

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Thomas Raga 47,409 votes 75.3%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: General Manager
  • Education: B.S. Cornell University
  • Deerfield Township Trustee- past President of largest city or township in Warren County
  • Named by Cincinnati Enquirer as one of the "21 to watch" who may shape our next century (Jan 2, 2000)
Priorities:
  • Education- return control to local school districts& demand safety & accountability
  • Lower overall taxation for businesses & families, attracting more investment & jobs
  • Family- support the value of families through individual responsibility & tax policy
Richard J. Inskeep 15,500 votes 24.6%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Self-employed Inskeep Lawnmower
  • Education: B.A. Political Science (University of Cincinnati),B.A. Philosophy (University of Cincinnati),Graduate of New York Technical Institute
  • I have been on the Zoning Board of Appeals and I have successfully litigated a case in the Ohio Supreme Court
  • dealing with the issues of open government. In addition, I have written two proposed city charter amendments.
  • I will continue to fight for the rights of the people,
  • especially senior citizens, to have a voice in their government.
Priorities:
  • School Funding - Ohio must resolve the school funding issue. Senior citizens can not continue the burden of increased property taxes.
  • Medical Care - Senior citizens should not have to choose between paying increased taxes or prescription drugs.
  • Infrastructure - The inadequate infrastructure must be improved to ensure the quality of life in Warren County.
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