And I've worked very closely with him and observed what he's done and has seen the reaction in the Mahoning Valley among the leaders to him. He knows how to pull education in together and reach out to the business community. He understands Jim Trestle...understands that education, part of the education job is to educate young people. It's also to try to grow the state in the sense of economic development. He's been involved in economic development in the Mahoning Valley as well. He has the requisite skill sets. He has the criteria that I outlined. He knows Ohio. (10:16–11:19)
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Asserts that Jim Trestle understands the dual role of education in educating young people and contributing to economic development.
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