Rep. LaTourette deserves Cleveland's gratitude

The following letter was published in the Plain Dealer on Aug. 29, 2005

 

I would like to thank Republican Rep. Steve LaTourette from Ohio's 14th District (which includes only a sliver of Cuyahoga County) for his hard work and dedication to the residents of Cleveland in fighting to keep the Defense Finance and Accounting Services facility operational.  More than 1,000 people are employed at this facility, and there is an additional possibility that instead of losing these jobs, we may actually gain more.

 

While Cleveland's congressional Democrats did very little to affect the outcome, a Republican from Lake County realized the serious nature and remifications of this possible closing and fought to represent the region's interests.  This move will not only keep jobs in Cleveland, but will also keep millions in payroll and tax revenue in our community.

 

Well done, Congressman LaTourette.

 

Steven M. Backiel

Painesville

 

(Backiel serves as Executive Director of the Cuyahoga County Republican Party)