LWVO's Position on Issue 1 and the Ohio Constitution

The League of Women Voters of Ohio’s position on the Ohio Constitution is that it should be a clearly stated body of fundamental principles. (Read more in LWVO's Agenda for Action p. 6 "Government: Ohio Constitution" as a PDF) Therefore, LWV-Ohio has opposed some proposed constitutional measures in the past because they contained far too much specificity and did not address fundamental principles.

However, bonding authority that lasts longer than 2 years--as in Issue 1, the proposed Third Frontier Program amendment (Read the LWVO's explanation of Issue 1 as a PDF here) --must be set forth in the Constitution by law. Therefore, that was not a consideration as we assessed whether to support, oppose or remain neutral on Issue 1.

The League’s support of Issue 1--which if approved, would extend the Third Frontier Program to direct money towards projects that could improve the state’s economy--is based on League of Women Voters of US’s principle on government standards and policies.

LWVUS Principle: That government should maintain an equitable and flexible system of taxation, promote the conservation and development of natural resources in the public interest, share in the solution of economic and social problems that affect the general welfare, promote a sound economy….