Democratic Ohio treasurer candidate touts civil rights focus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A state treasurer candidate in Ohio said Monday that he would use his role as the state's investment chief to encourage a culture of diversity and a shift away from investing in for-profit prisons.
Democrat Rob Richardson is the only black candidate on Ohio's November statewide ballot.
He said at a news conference Monday in Columbus that he wants to promote civil rights as treasurer. He says that includes working with and investing in companies that share similar values.
"I'm hearing a lot of talk in this country that we're not going to embrace diversity, we're not going to embrace civil rights of everyone, as if that somehow makes us great," Richardson said.