State Sen. Shannon Jones, R-Springboro, and State Rep. Connie Pillich, D-Montgomery, will square off in Mason on Sept. 22 to debate Issue 2, which is on the Nov. 8 ballot.Issue 2 is a petition-driven referendum to repeal Senate Bill 5, a collective bargaining overhaul that limited the ability of public workers to negotiate for wages, working conditions and pension benefits.
The debate, which will be held at Cedar Village, 5467 Cedar Village Drive, Mason, will begin at 6 p.m. It’s hosted by the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.
The two lawmakers are expected to debate the merits and impact of the legislation on the state and its public workers. Chamber members will then facilitate questions from the audience.
Space is limited to the first 100 attendees, so arrive early to guarantee a seat. For more information, call the NECC at 513-336-0125 or go to www.necchamber.org.
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