Daniel earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Dayton. He is also a retired volunteer firefighter.

Daniel previously has taught courses on government at Lakeland Community College. He is also a 50-year building trades union member and a U.S. Army veteran.

Daniel P. Troy is a state representative in State House District 23. He was first elected in 2004 and is serving his 9th term. He previously served as a city council member in the City of Willowick and county commissioner in Lake County. 

Supports reforming Ohio’s property tax system to reduce the burden for seniors on fixed incomes and to create circuit breakers to minimize increases in property taxes resulting from property re-evaluations.

- Supports reforming Ohio’s property tax system to reduce the burden for seniors on fixed incomes and to create circuit breakers to minimize increases in property taxes resulting from property re-evaluations.

Economy

As a member of Ohio’s Elder Abuse Commission, has increased the penalty for failure to report elder abuse, and has advocated for   stronger protections and enforcement against the "scammers and schemers that prey on seniors’ financial security and well-being."

Advocate for adequate funding and legislation to support first responders and health care professionals.

- As a member of Ohio’s Elder Abuse Commission, has increased the penalty for failure to report elder abuse, and has advocated for   stronger protections and enforcement against the "scammers and schemers that prey on seniors’ financial security and well-being."
- Advocate for adequate funding and legislation to support first responders and health care professionals.

Public Safety

Advocate for "more accessible and affordable healthcare for all, and does not support government intrusion into what really should be personal medical decisions."

- Advocate for "more accessible and affordable healthcare for all, and does not support government intrusion into what really should be personal medical decisions."

Healthcare

Advocate for shifting away from reliance on local property taxes for school funding. Supports a substantial increase in state contributions to ensure more equitable and stable financial support for schools.

- Advocate for shifting away from reliance on local property taxes for school funding. Supports a substantial increase in state contributions to ensure more equitable and stable financial support for schools.

Education

As of August 22, 2024, Daniel P. Troy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Opposes gerrymandering and advocates for fairer redistricting practices, such as the principles outlined in State Issue 1. Said, "voters should be able to choose their representatives; representatives should not be able to choose their voters."

Plans to champion transparency, ethical conduct, accountability, principled leadership, and open communication to rebuild public confidence in the legislature. 

- Opposes gerrymandering and advocates for fairer redistricting practices, such as the principles outlined in State Issue 1. Said, "voters should be able to choose their representatives; representatives should not be able to choose their voters."
- Plans to champion transparency, ethical conduct, accountability, principled leadership, and open communication to rebuild public confidence in the legislature. 

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Daniel P. Troy

Has received awards for his legislative work in budgeting and taxation.

Supports the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

Supports economic development and job creation in Lake County, as evidenced by the passage of a capital reappropriations bill bringing $1.5 million to the area.

Supports labor unions, including the AFL-CIO and North Shore Central Labor Council.

Served as Vice-Chair of the Lake County Land Bank Board from 2012 to 2018.

As chair of the National Association of Counties Finance and Intergovernmental, focused on economic issues affecting counties, including budget management, financial planning, and intergovernmental financial relationships.

Supports reforming Ohio’s property tax system to not reduce the burden for seniors on fixed incomes and to create circuit breakers to minimize increases in property taxes resulting from property re-evaluations.

- Supports reforming Ohio’s property tax system to not reduce the burden for seniors on fixed incomes and to create circuit breakers to minimize increases in property taxes resulting from property re-evaluations.

Endorsed by the Ohio Association of Firefighters.

Supports the "Veterans Working for Ohio" initiative, which aims to provide job opportunities for veterans in the state.

Advocate for adequate funding and legislation to support public safety forces and health care professionals.

- As a member of Ohio’s Elder Abuse Commission, has increased the penalty for failure to report elder abuse, and has advocated for   stronger protections and enforcement against the "scammers and schemers that prey on seniors’ financial security and well-being."
- Advocate for adequate funding and legislation to support public safety forces and health care professionals.

Supports the Ohio Federation of Teachers.

As a state representative, established and funded Ohio’s first elementary Math and Science Center.

As a state representative, secured over $20 million in state funding for Lakeland Community College’s Health Technologies, Student Center, Technical Education, and Library buildings, and $2 million to restore Mooreland Mansion.

Endorsed by the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE).

Supports investing in environmental infrastructure, announcing $11.3 million in funding for Fairport Harbor dredge material processing facility.

Serves on the Board of Directors of the Northern Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC).

Serves on the Board of Trustees for the Chagrin River Watershed Partnership.

Served as chair of the Lake County Solid Waste District Committee from 1999 to 2018.

Candidate's website says, "Works tirelessly to restore trust and integrity in the Ohio legislature by championing transparency, ethical conduct, and accountability in all legislative activities. Committed to fostering principled leadership and open communication, Rep. Troy strives to rebuild public confidence and ensure that the legislature genuinely represents and serves the best interests of all Ohioans."

- Opposes gerrymandering and advocates for fairer redistricting practices, such as the principles outlined in State Issue 1. Said, "voters should be able to choose their representatives; representatives should not be able to choose their voters."
- Candidate's website says, "Works tirelessly to restore trust and integrity in the Ohio legislature by championing transparency, ethical conduct, and accountability in all legislative activities. Committed to fostering principled leadership and open communication, Rep. Troy strives to rebuild public confidence and ensure that the legislature genuinely represents and serves the best interests of all Ohioans."

Daniel P. Troy currently serves as State Representative for District 23. He was first elected in 2004 and is serving his ninth term. He previously served as a City Council Member in the City of Willowick and County Commissioner in Lake County. 

As a member of Ohio’s Elder Abuse Commission, he has increased the penalty for failure to report elder abuse, and has advocated for   stronger protections and enforcement against the "scammers and schemers that prey on seniors’ financial security and well-being."

- As a member of Ohio’s Elder Abuse Commission, he has increased the penalty for failure to report elder abuse, and has advocated for   stronger protections and enforcement against the "scammers and schemers that prey on seniors’ financial security and well-being."
- Advocate for adequate funding and legislation to support public safety forces and health care professionals.

Daniel has lived in Lake County since he was eight years old. He is a graduate of Cleveland St. Joseph High School and the University of Dayton. Daniel is a retired volunteer firefighter.

Daniel P. Troy has served as a city councilman and council president in Willowick, Ohio, and as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He also served as a County Commissioner in Lake County for five terms. Additionally, he has taught courses on government as a part-time faculty member at Lakeland Community College.

Daniel P. Troy has served as a city councilman and council president in the City of Willowick, as a state representative in the Ohio House for seven terms, and as a county commissioner in Lake County for five terms. He has chaired the House Ways and Means Committee, the Education Subcommittee of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee, and the Joint House-Senate Education Oversight Committee. He is a former president of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio and served on the National Association of Counties Board of Directors.

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