November 1, 2002

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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2002 ELECTION ISSUE Come In Today,

Stonewall Cincinnati PAC recommends 8 candidates

by Doreen Cudnik

Cincinnati-In past years, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender voters in southwest Ohio have looked forward to receiving their endorsement "palm cards" from the Greater Cincinnati Stonewall Political Action Committee.

The process involved in endorsing qualified candidates is a thorough and timeintensive one, requiring the involvement of many dedicated individuals, not to mention funds. Unfortunately, the PAC did not have the tools to provide a complete slate of endorsements this election. However, Stonewall PAC offers these recommendations:

Governor and Liutenant Governor: Timothy Hagan and Charleta Tavares

Tim Hagan has a long history of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. During a recent campaign event for a primarily LGBT crowd with his sister Susan, who is an out lesbian activist, Hagan reiterated his dedication to full equality for LGBT Ohioans.

One of the first things that Bob Taft did as governor was to delete a 16-year-old executive order banning sexual orientation bias from employment in Ohio government. Hagan has said that he will reinstate this policy protecting state workers against dis ́crimination. Hagan's running mate, Charleta Tavares, also has a long history of support for the LGBT community.

Hamilton County Commissioner: Dr. Jane Siebenaler

Another very important race for LGBT voters this year is between Dr. Jean Siebenaler and Phil Heimlich.

During his tenure on Cincinnati City Council, Heimlich was one of the most conservative, and at times, anti-gay council members.

In July, 2001, Heimlich pressured Downtown Cincinnati Inc. to drop their support for an independent study about Article XII, the city's ban on gay civil rights laws. Heimlich also questioned the Convention Bureau's numbers that show a $65 million dollar loss

as a result of businesses and conventions canceling their meetings in the city because of Article XII.

Siebenaler's web site says that in order to attract new businesses to the region, we must "re-evaluate local policies that discriminate against people for biological traits like sexual orientation."

She values the diversity that exists in our region and is ready to lead Hamilton County into a new era. Imagine what the combination of Todd Portune and Siebenaler as county commissioners could do in terms of LGBT equality!

Stonewall PAC also strongly recommends the following candidates and issue votes on Nov. 5.

Candidates that have previously gone through the Stonewall PAC endorsement process and earned the endorsement of the organization are marked with an asterisk *. Treasurer of State: Mary O. Boyle* U.S. Representative, 1st District: Greg Harris

State Senator, 9th District: Mark Mallory*

(Incumbent Mallory is running unopposed, but make sure to cast a ballot for this longtime friend of the LGBT community.)

State Representative, 32nd District: Catherine L. Barrett (*)

State Representative, 33rd District: Tyrone Yates

State Representative, 34th District: Dave Schaff

Issue 1: No

Issue 2: Yes

Issue 6: Yes

Issue 7: Yes

Issue 8: No

The Hamilton County Board of Election web site has this reminder running at the bottom of the screen: "Voting is a freedom and a privilege. Please protect yours by registering and voting."

Much is at stake for LGBT voters in this election. Stonewall PAC urges everyone to exercise their privilege to vote and bring us a step closer to full freedom and equality.

To reach the PAC, call the Stonewall office at 513-651-2500.

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