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time (compared to just 80% under the Governor's current proposal). Shouldn't we <br /> be going for an A, rather than settling for a B-? <br /> St. Joseph County went through a comprehensive process to listen to both <br /> residents and businesses. During public hearings, there was overwhelming support <br /> for Central Time. I ask the Governor to let the people of this state have a voice in <br /> this issue. When I made arguments for Central Time, based on economic strengths <br /> in the region, and on the type of jobs that we want to grow here, I believed that <br /> those arguments were valid not only for St. Joseph County and our region, but also <br /> for the entire state. In his letter to Secretary Mineta, the Governor has taken the <br /> easy approach to resolving the time zone debate in our region, but it doesn't show <br /> appreciation for the complexity of the issue, nor does it strive for a win-win-win <br /> solution. Most people agree that this area should be on one time (they would also <br /> like to see the state on one time). However, depending on how one defines our <br /> region—four counties, six, nine or twelve counties, it truly is not achievable on a <br /> county by county basis. For example, placing St. Joseph County on Eastern Time <br /> still keeps us separate from LaPorte County. Further, it denies Marshall, Fulton, <br /> Pulaski and others their desire to be on Central Time. So, rather than abandon ten <br /> counties across the state that have petitioned to change their time zone, let's unite <br /> the State on the one time that makes sense —Central Time." <br /> Contact: Mikki Dobski, Director of Communications& Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564 <br />