In a story in this morning's Morning Journal by JoBob, aka Jo Ann Bobby Gilbert, it was reported that Professor Matthew Stewart has been appointed by EL Mayor Swogger to be a liaison to the County Port Authority. This is a volunteer position and Professor Stewart is an English teacher at KSU ELO. Of course to us "bloggers" we all know the good Professor as Matt at Ohio River Life.
In the article Matt was quoted as saying he believes the Port Authority is one of the most important agencies in the county and I couldn't agree more. It's main mission is the economic development of businesses in Columbiana County. When the Port Authority gets a company to start operations in our county it means much needed additional revenue for the county and the various political subdivisions. You are all familiar with the proposal of Baard Energy and what it's potential impact will have all over the tri-state in terms of jobs, local businesses and increased tax revenue.
In just checking ORL I see that Matt hasn't mentioned anything about this appointment. It's encouraging to see folks get involved and I feel congratulations are in order. Matt has written many positive articles about ELO and it's refreshing to hear of someone putting his money on where his mouth is. With his experience as a former reporter I'm sure Matt will be amply able to keep Mayor Swogger well informed. Again, congratulations Matt.
Hey Joe - Does the 'ville have a liaison? Wouldn't be a bad idea to follow Jim's lead. Wonder how The Review missed this story...
ole nib
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I removed my other comment to start fresh. Let me say that this thing with the port authority is, as you rightly put it, merely attending monthly board meetings and reporting anything of interest for the city back to the mayor. The decision to put a story in the paper was Jo Ann Bobby Gilbert's, not mine.
Anyhow Nib, I'm so glad to see you're back to writing. Like everyone else, I always enjoy reading your stuff.
How do you remove a comment once it's made? God knows I've wanted to do that at times...
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