SERIES: HOW ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE STARK COUNTY DELEGATION TO THE OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY DOING? TODAY: SCHURING #3

So far as the SCPR is concerned J. Kirk Schuring and his "musical chair" sidekick, W. Scott Oelslager, have been pretty much worthless to Stark County in terms of "bringing home the bacon" to the county.  Together they have about 40 years in the Ohio General Assembly.  But to what end for Stark County?

While it appears that Schuring is being effective in looking at the graphic accompanying this blog, detailed scrutiny indicates a disturbing legislative phenomenon being invoked by Schuring.  It is obvious to the SCPR that Schuring is attaching his name to House legislation (remember, Schuring is in the Ohio Senate - at least until January, 2011)  that are sure to become law.  Undoubtedly, the bills are important to those affected.  But - looking at the subject matter of the bills - are they really that significant to Stark Countians?  The Report thinks not.

The Schuring/Oelslager duo for some reason (which totally escapes the SCPR)  have been able to endear themselves to Stark County voters and by playing their version of musical chairs (varying from the classical kids game in that each gets a seat - just a different seat:  a House (the 51st) or a Senate (the 29th); depending on the demands of term limits, seem to be guaranteed a place in the Ohio General Assembly for as long as they live.

In this year's game Schuring needs to occupy the 51st and Oelslager the 29th.

The Report's analysis is that neither will have any trouble being re-elected.  Unfortunately, for Stark Countians, that political reality means stagnation for the county.