Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Endorses Marc Dann for

Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Contact: TaKeysha Sheppard Cheney

Executive Director, OLBC

(614) 746-1363 cell

(614) 341-6912 office

staff@olbc1967.org

February 24, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Endorses Marc Dann for

Ohio Attorney General

Ohio's Top Law Enforcement Officer Must Fight for the Rights of All People

Columbus – The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) has endorsed State Senator Marc Dann (D-Liberty Township) for Ohio Attorney General. OLBC is comprised of the eighteen African-American legislators who serve in the Ohio General Assembly. Fourteen serve in the House of Representatives and four serve in the Senate. OLBC members hold minority leadership positions in both the House and Senate.

"Surely Marc Dann will bring to the Office of Attorney General passion, strong professional credentials and an unyielding commitment to protecting civil rights," said Representative Barbara Sykes (D-Akron) and OLBC President. "Ohio's citizens also expect their top law enforcement officer to proactively fight crime and corruption. The current administration appears to care more about special interest groups and campaign contributors rather than fighting for the rights of all people."

"OLBC members appreciate the tenacious leadership of Marc Dann in working to uncover political scandals that have cost Ohio taxpayers and businesses hundreds of millions of dollars," said Representative Sykes. "The price of corruption and irresponsible leadership has limited this state's ability to improve its educational system and to make sure that all people have access to affordable healthcare and good-paying jobs. It is time to turn Ohio around. OLBC encourages all voters to support Marc Dann for Ohio Attorney General."

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