Several names have been mentioned as possible replacements, including Butler County Treasurer Nancy Nix, state Rep. Courtney Combs, Liberty Township fiscal officer Roger Reynolds and Miami University faculty member Bob Weber.I think Nix and Combs are fine where they are...enough seat switching, thanks. (And I'm not even real sure that Nancy Nix is even interested in the job...I've exchanged a few emails with her and the subject has never come up...)
But, there is still time for new names to be thrown in to the ring:
To appear before the 17-member screening committee, interested parties should contact Sandy Ewen at 513-893-5292 or by fax at 513-858-4634. Notification must be made by Friday.The Screening Committee will meet April 12th and the full Central Committee will make the final decision on the appointment on
Once we know for sure who the candidates are going to be, I'll let my recommendation be known...but I'd like to encourage current elected officials to maintain their posts as I don't think this is the time for musical chairs.