OARC Legislative Day at the Statehouse

OARC is hosting a Legislative Day on March 7, 2007. From 12:30 to 4:30 a Roundtable Discussion will be held, convening statewide government officials and regional councils. The afternoon session will involve breakout sessions led by directors from the Strickland-Fisher Cabinet and will focus on issues of transportation, development, environmental quality, energy, agriculture, natural resources and local government taxation.

Immediately following the Roundtable, a Legislative Reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a great opportunity to discuss legislative issues with your local representatives and senators. The Legislative Reception is co-sponsored by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Ohio Public Transportation Association, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association, and Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District.

March 7 Cabinet Roundtable Agenda

12:30 - 1:00 Registration

1:00 Introductions

Anthony Reams
President, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments
President, Ohio Association of Regional Councils

1:15 OARC Issue Briefs and Position Papers

Dave Dysard
Transportation Director, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments

John Getchey
Executive Director, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments
Vice President, Ohio Association of Regional Councils

OARC will be presenting its Transportation Position Paper to highlight Revitalizing Ohio´s Transporation Economy

1:40 Turnaround Ohio Plan

Opportunities for Regions

2:10 Break

2:20 Cabinet Roundtable

Introduce Agency Directors and General Discussion

2:45 Breakout Sessions

4:30 Adjourn

5:00 - 8:00 Legislative Reception

The Cabinet Roundtable and Legislative Reception will be held at
The Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel (click for map)
50 North 3rd Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228-5050