Tod, I wanted to send one more email this year to wish you and your family a safe and happy new year. I'm sure you will agree that 2011 was a transformational one in our great state as we turned our back on the status quo and its legacy of failure and instead charted a new course for reform, revival and a better future for every Ohioan. I'm proud to say our work is beginning to show results. Not only did we balance the budget and eliminate the nearly $8 billion structural deficit without raising taxes, we eliminated the Death Tax, we reformed Medicaid to make in-home care an option for our elderly and we’re preserving the vital funding to support Ohio families & children that need it the most. Next year, we will continue to fuel the momentum with a focus on education so our kids can have the skills they need to get good-paying jobs right here in Ohio. I need you to stay involved and keep sending your ideas. With your help, Ohio’s reputation around the country is improving and we’re beginning to rebuild our reputation as a leading state for job creators. Ohio is on the path to recovery but we still have a lot of work to do to fix our great state. Are you with me? Together we can do it. Happy New Year! John John Kasich Governor of Ohio P.S. You can click here to watch my short video message about all that we've accomplished together in 2011.