The Leadership Fund, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce's political action committee, was formed in 2001. The purpose is to promote candidates in Toledo and its surrounding communities who understand and work to preserve a pro-business climate in our region. The fund supports candidates at the local and state level and does not endorse candidates for federal office.
As part of the endorsement process, all candidates from selected races who will appear on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot were invited to interview with members of The Leadership Fund Board. Candidates were evaluated on a set of criteria, which is below.
The Leadership Fund has voted to endorse:
Ohio Senate, District 11
Ohio House of Representatives, District 41
Ohio House of Representatives, District 43
Ohio House of Representatives, District 44
Ohio House of Representatives, District 75
Lucas County Commissioner
As part of the endorsement process, all candidates from selected races who will appear on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot were invited to interview with members of The Leadership Fund Board. Candidates were evaluated on a set of criteria, which is below.
The Leadership Fund has voted to endorse:
Ohio Senate, District 11
- Paula Hicks-Hudson
Ohio House of Representatives, District 41
- Joshua Williams
Ohio House of Representatives, District 43
- Wendi Hendricks
Ohio House of Representatives, District 44
- Elgin Rogers
Ohio House of Representatives, District 75
- Representative Haraz Ghanbari
Lucas County Commissioner
- Lisa Sobecki
What the Leadership Fund looks for in a candidate for endorsement:
- Candidates that understand and support the concerns and interests of the Toledo Region's businesses.
- Candidates with positions and voting records (where applicable) that support the interests of the region's businesses.
- Likelihood of candidate to represent the interests of local business in the governing process when elected.
- The candidate's knowledge and understanding of key business issues.
- A general understanding of business and its role in the community.
- Community involvement and leadership.
- Leadership positions held within the elective body (if the candidate is seeking reelection or election after being appointed).
- Overall electability, including fundraising, commitment and public image.
More information about The Leadership Fund and the endorsement process can be obtained from Leadership Fund Board Chair Tim Greenwood.
Contact Stacey Mallett at the Chamber at 567.420.1240 with all information requests.
Paid for by The Leadership Fund
Contact Stacey Mallett at the Chamber at 567.420.1240 with all information requests.
Paid for by The Leadership Fund
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