Jason Ross from Coalition for A Safer Ohio will speak to the Apple Valley Republicans regarding State Issue One on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. We will meet at the Apple Valley Clubhouse at 3725 Apple Valley Drive in Howard. This is a non-partisan event, and everyone is welcome to attend.
The proposed amendment would require Ohio courts to consider public safety when setting the amount of bail. Under the current rules, courts must only consider factors such as the nature of the circumstances of the crime charged, the weight of evidence, and the defendant's personal background and record. Courts may not currently consider PUBLIC SAFETY, such as the threat a defendant poses to the community, as a factor when setting the bail amount. The proposed amendment would require courts to consider public safety by including the factors for determining the amount of bail in the Constitution of the State of Ohio instead of permitting those factors to be established by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
The Apple Valley Republicans are a group of eastern Knox County residents who believe Republicans have better ideas. We want our elected officials to represent their constituents and not their lobbyists. We believe in The Constitution and Bill of Rights, limited government and unlimited freedom. We host monthly speakers that help to educate and advance our beliefs. Our meetings are open to the public, and all like-minded citizens are welcome to join us.
