Greene County Democratic Party
10 S. Detroit Street Xenia, OH 45385
(937) 372-6003
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release – May 5, 2020
For more information contact:
Kim McCarthy, Judy Douglas or Rebecca Mark
Phone: (937) 372-6003
E-mail: communications@gcdp.org
OHIO HOUSE REP. BILL DEAN PROMOTES CONSPIRACY THEORY– BLAMES DEMOCRATS FOR OHIO’S RESPONSE TO COVID19 PANDEMIC- GREENE COUNTY DEMOCRATS DEMAND APOLOGY!
On May 1, 2020, Greene County’s Legislative Breakfast was held by videoconference and hosted by the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce. Elected officials from federal, state and local governments, as well as representatives from other area Chambers of Commerce, attended this important event. The focus of the meeting was on economic activity during the COVID19 pandemic. The discussion centered on the efforts to balance public health considerations with financial recovery for businesses and individuals. Speakers included elected officials or their staffers. In attendance were Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman, Representative Mike Turner, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, Ohio State Senator Bob Hacket, Ohio Representatives Rick Perales and Bill Dean, and, Greene County Commissioner Dick Gould.
All of the speakers, with the notable exception of Rep. Bill Dean from Ohio House District 74, delivered informative statements on how economic damage due to the pandemic might be mitigated, and how to safely manage the re-opening of businesses. They praised healthcare providers and essential workers. They commended Ohio citizens in their efforts to keep themselves and others safe by wearing protective equipment and by maintaining social distance. They discussed the need to balance safety with the economy. But Mr. Dean used his time at the conference to say:
“My take is different on all this stuff. This is all perpetrated by the Democrats to get Trump out of office and some of the Republicans also. And it’s just a farce and it’s just all BS. We need to eliminate all the rules and let the private sector do what they do best and get back to work and it’s been perpetrated by a bunch of snowflakes that are running our country. That’s all I got to say.”
The Greene County Democratic Party calls on Rep. Dean to retract his divisive words and apologize for promoting an unfounded conspiracy theory. The Democratic Party did not manufacture the COVID19 pandemic nor did it orchestrate the public health response which curtailed economic activity for the sake of minimizing morbidity and mortality. The Coronavirus has affected the health and financial well being of both Republicans and Democrats. At this uncertain and trying time, we need leaders who can bring Ohio together and make efficacious plans for the future.
About the Greene County Democratic Party (GCDP):
The GCDP is the local chapter of the Democratic Party.
