Ms. Johnson claims we wouldn’t be talking about county government reform were it not for the corruption. This just isn’t true when recent history is considered. There have several reform studies mandated and conducted for Cuyahoga County over the past 20 years, with the most recent one being completed within the last two years. The reasons for this interest in reform are manifest - regional economic decline, unaccountable and ineffective leadership and yes, corruption. This latter factor is a catalyst to be sure, but not the principle reason for reform movements. Commissioner Jones himself has said that he desires reform - and has desired reform for many years.

What happen if the public voted no on both issues 5 and 6 for county reform? I don’t trust either issues because of the recent county government scandals. I would encourage people to vote against both issues 5 and 6 because they are playing to the fears of the public.

Please visit the website of the League of Women Voters Cuyahoga Area to learn why the League supports Issue 6. http://www.LWVCuyahogaArea.org