Press Releases
Controlling Board Funds
State Representative McGregor Announces Release of Funds to
Tecumseh Land Trust for Agricultural Conservation Easement
(Columbus) State Representative Ross McGregor (R-Springfield) announced today that the State Controlling Board approved the release of more that $2.9 million in funding from the Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP), including a payment of just over $205,000 to the Tecumseh Land Trust for an Agricultural Conservation Easement.
“I applaud the state controlling board for approving the release of these previously appropriated funds, putting them to good use by ensuring preservation of important farmland in our community,” Representative McGregor said following the board meeting. “Agriculture is an important industry to our state and local economy, and the more we can do to promote Agriculture in our area of the state, the better” McGregor continued.
Tecumseh Land Trust will use the funds to purchase an easement in property located in the Fairborn area which otherwise may have been sold to developers. The Tecumseh Land Trust will ensure, through the AEPP, that the property continue to be utilized as farm land, minimizing conflicts between residential and agricultural uses and saving local government the long term infrastructure costs associated with sprawling rural residential development.
Tecumseh Land Trust will be the local holder of the easement, making monitoring visits to the property each year to make sure the terms of the easement are being followed. The easement provides flexibility for a wide range of agricultural practices, but prohibits subdivision of the land, allows only one residence on the property, and prohibits any non agricultural uses or practices that lead to erosion or worsen water quality.
“I believe that this is a win-win for all parties involved,” Representative McGregor said. “An important piece of farm land will be preserved, no undue burdens will be placed on local government as the land will not be subdivided, possibly stretching local resources thin, and local residents can be ensured of a cleaner, safer environment.”
Flag Presentation
Representative Ross McGregor to Present Springfield City Schools with
American Flags as Part of Veterans Day Celebration
(Columbus) State Representative Ross McGregor will be visiting several Springfield City Schools locations on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to present American Flags for use in classrooms.
The flags, purchased by Representative McGregor, will be presented to teachers and students for classrooms that are currently lacking an American Flag which students may Pledge Allegiance to each morning.
This project came about following a request from students at Horace Mann Elementary School, who contacted Representative McGregor’s office earlier this year requesting flags. The Representative decided to open the requests for flags to all schools within the Springfield City School District, and will present the flags to the schools on Veterans Day, a day set aside to recognize and honor those Americans who have honored America through service to their nation in the American Armed Forces.
Members of the media are invited to attend one of the presentations. Attached is a list of times and locations that the Representative will be attending. Members of the media are encouraged to contact the individual schools first to see that they can gain access to the school during the presentations.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jason Warner in Representative Ross McGregor’s office at 614-466-2038 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
District Office Hours
Rep. McGregor's
schedule is as follows:
First Friday of Each Month
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Clark County Heritage Center
117 S. Fountain Avenue, Springfield
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Enon Village Office
363 East Main Street, Enon
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New Carlisle Public Library
111 East Lake Avenue, New Carlisle
No appointment is necessary
