Letter to the Editor from Rep. Ray Pryor

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To the editor:
 
As the State Representative of the 85th House District, it has been my pleasure to meet with and hear from constituents throughout  the district.  Since being elected in November,  I have had numerous opportunities to assist citizens and learn more about the needs of Ohio and the 85th
 District.  I would like to review some of what has been accomplished so far.
 
 My office has been working with constituents on a daily basis since we began.  Many
constituents come for assistance, and many others come with ideas for making change in Ohio.  I was happy to meet with citizens in Circleville, Washington Court House, and Chillicothe.

 “Town Hall” style meetings have also been a way for me to meet constituents, keep them
informed, and address their concerns.
 
 My office has created a Veterans Advisory Group, Education Advisory Group, Economic
Development and an Agriculture Group as a resource in the district to came back to with and for
ideas.  One of the many pieces of legislation is the veterans’ bonus resolution that is now part of Ohio law.

The State budget, of course, is a top priority.  We are working within committees to meet the
needs of the State in a responsible way.  As it is early in the process, there are still many
unanswered questions regarding the budget  and I welcome any input from constituents.  I will
continue to provide information as it becomes available.

At the web site  www.recovery.ohio.gov , the public can find updated information on the
stimulus package from the Federal Government to the State of Ohio.  Monitoring this website
will allow constituents to stay aware of the current availability and how the stimulus money is
being used in Ohio.

Community organizations, local governments, and individuals can submit requests  for stimulus
grants.  As the grants are very competitive, we advise monitoring the website for updates and
submission deadlines.  For assistance in applying, please contact my office.  It is my intention
that  the 85th District will receive an equitable  amount of the stimulus money.

Community input is always welcome.  Citizens can contact my office by phone at 614.644.7928,
email at district85@ohr.state.oh.us.  or mail at any time.  
 
Sincerely,
 
Representative Ray Pryor
Ohio 85th  House District

Filed in: Economic Development, General, Notes from Representative Ray Pryor

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