State Rep. John Rogers (D-Mentor-on-the-Lake) today announced his appointment by Governor Mike DeWine to the “Expo 2050” Task Force, which seeks to develop and recommend a long-term vision for the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.

“I am deeply honored to have been selected by Governor DeWine to serve on his new task force,” said Rep. Rogers. “I am looking forward to working with my colleagues as we consider the educational and entertainment impact that these various state owned properties offer, and how to best move forward while keeping Ohio’s families, the state’s culture and our history in mind. It is a tremendous personal opportunity and work that should be both challenging and fun.”

State Rep. John Rogers (D-Mentor-on-the-Lake) today announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has approved $50,000 in grant funding through its Coastal Management Assistance Grant (CMAG) program for a public access and storm water infrastructure project in the City of Eastlake. 

The Chagrin River Project will provide enhanced public access and storm water infrastructure improvements at the Erie Road Park. The first phase will construct a small, permeable pavement parking lot with ADA designated parking spaces in addition to a walkway for access to a canoe and kayak launch site. The following phase will continue with the permeable pavement installation designed to help with storm water management.

House Democratic lawmakers from across Ohio today sent a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose seeking information from his office about the impact of moving the 2020 presidential primary from March 10 to March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. See the letter below.

State Rep. John Rogers (D-Mentor-on-the-Lake) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 276, legislation designating the bridge spanning the Grand River and leading into Fairport Harbor as the “Col. Donald Blakeslee Memorial Bridge.”

“We recognize those who grew up during the depression, going on to labor or fight in World War II, as the Greatest Generation in our nation’s history,” said Rogers. “Col. Blakeslee’s exploits certainly distinguished him as being one at the top of that class of those Americans. This recognition ensures that his service to our country is never forgotten.”