Sheriff, lawmaker push for
 immigration ballot issue
They plan to take matter directly to voters


By Lauren Pack, Josh Sweigart and Tiffany Y. Latta, Staff Writers
Updated 2:17 AM Friday, April 30, 2010

HAMILTON — In response to the Ohio governor’s vow to veto any Arizona-like immigration legislation, Butler County’s sheriff and a local lawmaker say they will take the issue directly to voters.

Sheriff Richard K. Jones announced Thursday, April 29, he will spearhead efforts to have a statewide “citizens initiativeâ€