Rev. Dr. Tom Stephenson regarding the Wilmington First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), foreground, and Dr. Carl Ruby, senior pastor associated with Central Christian Church in Springfield, history, meet Wednesday with Clinton County commissioners.

WILMINGTON — Local clergy stated Wednesday they have been “deeply worried” about methods within the loan that is payday, and asked county commissioners to provide their sounds through help of pay day loan reform in Ohio.

A page bearing the letterhead for the Wilmington region Ministerial Association (WAMA), and finalized by 10 Clinton County clergymen and ladies, was presented with to commissioners.

The page states, to some extent, “In response as well as on behalf of the most extremely susceptible residents of y our county, we respectfully enable the Clinton County Commissioners to participate those commissioners of Ashtabula and Summit Counties, meant for home Bill 123 and encourage Speaker Cliff Rosenberger to go this bill that is much-needed.”

The bill includes a Republican and co-sponsor that is democratic commissioners were encouraged.

Rev. Dr. Tom Stephenson of Wilmington First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Dr. Carl Ruby of a Springfield church that is manager of the faith coalition supporting loan that is payday, and Rev. Elaine M. Silverstrim, a retired Episcopal priest and Clinton County resident, came across really with commissioners Wednesday. By the end for the visit, commissioners indicated they likely to provide support that is official the reform work.

Stephenson said that aside from the 10 neighborhood clergy known as at the finish associated with the page, a number of other regional faith leaders have stated they concur with the intent for the effort though their names aren’t detailed. Continue reading →