In their statement, they said "Unfortunately, the OPSB board decision ignored the project support which is in testimony from the local Allen and Auglaize country residents, including support from local union leaders, and the fact that there were no intervening residential groups or individuals in opposition of the project in the OPSB hearings."

Susan Manchester filed for the newly drawn 86th State Representative seat which is made up of Allen County and northern and eastern Auglaize County. The Republican has served two terms in Columbus representing part of Auglaize County, as well as Shelby and Mercer counties. She is currently chair of The Families, Aging and Human Services Committee where she created a law to allow foster parent training in Ohio to be more flexible, so people can provide loving homes for foster kids.