Eric Kearney chosen as Senator Mallory's replacement

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

PRESS RELEASE

From Ohio Senate Democratic Leader C.J. Prentiss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Conn

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 (614) 466-5899

Eric Kearney chosen as Senator Mallory’s replacement

(Columbus)- Today the leadership team of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus announced that Eric Kearney has been selected to replace Cincinnati Mayor-Elect Mark Mallory. The 9^th Senate District is comprised of communities within Cincinnati.

“Eric Kearney will make an excellent addition to the Democratic caucus,” said Ohio Senate Democratic Leader C.J. Prentiss of Cleveland. “His civic involvement and business experience make him the ideal candidate to achieve the goals we have as a caucus in the coming years and for the people of the 9^th Senate District. We were incredibly fortunate to have a tremendously experienced pool of candidates from the Ohio House of Representatives and respected leaders in the Cincinnati-area to choose from. Each applicant provides outstanding leadership to the community and has the utmost respect of the citizens of Cincinnati. We are truly grateful for their interest in being a part of the caucus.”

Senator Prentiss continued, “We are excited to announce the selection of Eric Kearney as the next Senator for the 9^th Senate District. With this choice, he will join an effective and respected group of colleagues representing the best interests of the citizens of Cincinnati.”

Eric Kearney is the current CEO/President of Sesh Communications. He founded and built the group which has become one of the largest African American-owned publishing companies in the area. Sesh Communications’ list of publications includes The Cincinnati Herald, The Dayton Defender and Our Week. Additionally, Kearney has been a partner in the Cincinnati law firm, Cohen, Todd, Kit & Stanford, LLC. He is also a current special master/trustee in the Fernald II Workers Settlement fund which oversees the processing of more than 3,000 workers’ claims and awards.

Kearney is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

“I absolutely consider this an incredible honor,” said Mr. Kearney. “I plan to serve the people of the 9^th Senate District with all the energy and enthusiasm I have for this position. I look forward to working with the caucus which I have a tremendous amount of respect for.”

Kearney will be sworn into office next month.