Letters: Franklin County commissioners and prosecutor worsening Casey Goodson Jr. tragedy
Franklin County commissioners, prosecutor must address travesty
I read the Jan. 4 column by Sean Walton Jr., "County empowering future ‘Jason Meades," and was glad to see someone standing up for Casey Goodson Jr.
My daughter lives near Casey's grandmother's house.
She unfortunately witnessed the aftermath of the shooting, and the attitude that Michael Jason Meade had toward the mother while she was mourning her son's death. Standing with his rifle across his chest glaring at her tears.
Listening to almost everything that has been said over the past two years you have to wonder: are our elected officials lying when the say they support a review board?
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They have shown no effort to let Casey's family get the justice they deserve and have done nothing to help get closure for the family or for the city or county. Why was the Bureau of Criminal Investigation not called investigate until the crime scene was violated by those at the scene.
Why would you have let a person retire when you knew that action would harbor his retirement assets from loss in a civil suit?
Please, Franklin County commissioners and prosecutor, get off your chairs and do something.
This travesty has gone on too long. Where is the speedy trial? All you are doing is prolonging the grief for the victim's family. My daughter's and my prayers are with the family, and for Lady Justice whose tears are being shed for the family.
Keith E. Eaton, Columbus
Land leasing can be done in a responsible in parks
As we have seen time and time again, the responsible development of our natural resources can bring significant economic benefits to our state.
That is why I am writing in support of the leasing of oil and gas under state-owned properties and urge Governor DeWine to sign House Bill 507 into law.
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District and Ohio University are incredible examples of how these partnerships can work.
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According to the district’s annual report, mineral rights and royalties brought in almost $12 million dollars in 2021.
This money has been used to promote and increase their community programming, upgrade the parks and boost their conservation efforts.
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Ohio University is utilizing the revenue generated from their mineral rights on the campus of Ohio University Eastern in St. Clairsville to fund scholarships, student success initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities for their students.
I love visiting our state parks like so many Ohioans and I know the investment House Bill 507 creates will make them even better.
The development of state-lands leasing can be done in a responsible and sustainable manner and the economic benefits to our communities cannot be overstated
. We should allow and champion this type of success across the state.
Jennifer Johnson, Galena
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Letters: What should Franklin County officials do about Casey Goodson Jr. tragedy?
