Ballotpedia, Steve Demetriou

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Steve earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He and his wife, Carly, have 3 children and attend St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

Steve operates a family investment business, Sythe LLC. He previously owned a small business. He served in the US Army for 5 years.

Steve Demetriou is a state representative in State House District 35. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

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As a state representative, voted for $3 billion in tax relief for families and small businesses, property tax relief for seniors and veterans, and an historic funding increase for K-12 education.

Voted in favor of a bill granting $3 billion in tax breaks for families and small businesses, property tax breaks for seniors and veterans, and increased funding for K-12 education.

Advocates for reduced taxes and cost of living. 

- Voted in favor of a bill granting $3 billion in tax breaks for families and small businesses, property tax breaks for seniors and veterans, and increased funding for K-12 education.
- Advocates for reduced taxes and cost of living. 

Economy

Supports regulating online content by requiring age verification for access to inappropriate material, banning non-consensual explicit imagery, and allowing civil action for offenses.

As a state representative, introduced House Bill 295, which would require organizations to verify users’ age before granting access to inappropriate or obscene content and prohibit using another’s likeness to create sexually explicit images of them, and allow civil action for each offense.

Supports legislation to expedite the removal of unauthorized occupants from residential properties.

Supports legislation that permits owners to "immediately" ask for unauthorized occupants to be removed from one residential property. 

Supports enhancing personal privacy and security by protecting Ohioans from targeted "deepfakes" through proposed legislation.

Sponsored Ohio House Bill 40, which would establish spreading a falsified electronic image or recording that has been changed to falsely represent one doing or saying something they did not as an offense. 

- As a state representative, introduced House Bill 295, which would require organizations to verify users’ age before granting access to inappropriate or obscene content and prohibit using another’s likeness to create sexually explicit images of them, and allow civil action for each offense.
- Supports legislation that permits owners to "immediately" ask for unauthorized occupants to be removed from one residential property. 
- Sponsored Ohio House Bill 40, which would establish spreading a falsified electronic image or recording that has been changed to falsely represent one doing or saying something they did not as an offense. 

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Supports the E-Check mandate, which requires vehicle emissions testing to ensure compliance with federal air quality standards.

Introduced House Bill 640, which creates an emissions alternative certification and allows drivers to file a form with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency attesting that their vehicle complies with all Ohio emissions standards without having to go to an E-Check facility. 

- Introduced House Bill 640, which creates an emissions alternative certification and allows drivers to file a form with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency attesting that their vehicle complies with all Ohio emissions standards without having to go to an E-Check facility. 

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Steve Demetriou

Steve holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He and his wife, Carly, have 3 children and attend St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

Steve Demetriou currently serves as a state representative in State House District 35. He was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Plans to address economic issues such as inflation and unemployment.

Believes that vacant properties, especially those owned by out-of-state owners, are at risk of being occupied by unauthorized individuals.

Supports legislation that aims to target individuals who illegally enter a unit.

Plans to introduce legislation regarding squatting and property owner protection.

Believes in streamlining eviction processes for squatters, supporting Ohio House Bills that expedite such cases.

As a State Representative, Steve Demetriou interviewed for legislation regarding squatting and protection for property owners.

Supports House Bill 401, which would create the offense of "nonconsensual distribution of a deepfake."

Opposes landlords evicting tenants without cause.

Believes in the importance of small businesses for economic growth and job creation.

Believes in balancing the regulation of technology to protect Ohioans while ensuring they can still exercise their "constitutional rights and freedoms."

Believes small businesses contribute to economic growth and job creation, which in turn enhances public safety by reducing crime rates and improving community stability.

Supports House Bills 478 and 480, which would allow owners to request the immediate removal of unauthorized persons from residential places under certain conditions, broaden the definition of criminal mischief, and create a title fraud charge in Ohio.

As a state representative, Demetriou introduced House Bill 295, which would require organizations to verify users’ age before granting access to inappropriate or obscene content and prohibit using another’s likeness to create sexually explicit images of them, and allow civil action for each offense.

- As a state representative, Demetriou introduced House Bill 295, which would require organizations to verify users’ age before granting access to inappropriate or obscene content and prohibit using another’s likeness to create sexually explicit images of them, and allow civil action for each offense.
- Supports legislation that permits owners to "immediately" ask for unauthorized occupants to be removed from one residential property. 
- Sponsored Ohio House Bill 40, which would establish spreading a falsified electronic image or recording that has been changed to falsely represent one doing or saying something they did not as an offense. 

Believes in engaging youth and college students in political campaigns to foster community involvement and leadership.

Supports the movement in Ohio State House District 23.

Supports E-Check mandates for gasoline, diesel, and hybrid vehicles between four and twenty-five years old in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties.

Supports House Bill (HB) 640, which would allow the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to issue permits for oil and gas drilling in certain areas of the state.

Supports legislation which would allow the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to issue permits for oil and gas drilling in certain areas of the state.

Supports HB 640, which would reduce the emissions check (E-Check) mandate for gasoline and diesel vehicles to six to twenty-five years old, and to seven to twenty-five years old for hybrid vehicles.

Supports HB 640, which would reduce the emissions check (E-Check) mandate for gasoline and diesel vehicles.

Believes in fair redistricting practices.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in fair voting practices and election integrity.

Supports strong fundraising and community support for candidacy, as demonstrated by raising over $255,000 and securing over 250% of the minimum required signatures from the 23rd District counties.

Believes in the need for a "fresh voice and dedicated servant leader" as the Republican nominee in the General election.

Believes in effective campaign management to secure electoral victories, as demonstrated by helping Rep. Wadsworth earn his largest margin of victory ever in his district.

Supports the redirection of state political trends, as evidenced by his enthusiasm for team members who contribute to such shifts, saying, "What happened in the Virginia Governor’s election was really amazing to watch as the state turned Red."

Steve holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He and his wife, Carly, have 3 children. He is Greek Orthodox. Their family attends St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

Steve graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He and his wife Carly have three children. They attend Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

Steve currently runs an investment business with his family. He previously owned a small business.

Steve is currently serving his first term as State Representative for Ohio's 35th District. 

Voted for $3 billion in tax relief for families and small businesses, property tax relief for seniors and veterans, and an historic funding increase for K-12 education.

Supports legislation that would enhance personal privacy and security by protecting Ohioans from targeted "deepfakes."

Advocates for lower taxes and living costs.

- Supports regulating online content by requiring age verification for access to inappropriate material, banning non-consensual explicit imagery, and allowing civil action for offenses.
- Voted for $3 billion in tax relief for families and small businesses, property tax relief for seniors and veterans, and an historic funding increase for K-12 education.
- Supports legislation to expedite the removal of unauthorized occupants from residential properties.
- Supports legislation that would enhance personal privacy and security by protecting Ohioans from targeted "deepfakes."
- Opposes landlords evicting tenants without cause.
- Advocates for lower taxes and living costs.
- Believes in the importance of small businesses for economic growth and job creation.

- Supports the E-Check mandate, which requires vehicle emissions testing to ensure compliance with federal air quality standards.
- Supports HB 640, which would reduce the emissions check (E-Check) mandate for gasoline and diesel vehicles.

Steve Demetriou lives in Northeast Ohio and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He and his wife Carly are raising their three sons, Steven, Teddy, and James. They attend Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.

Steve Demetriou is currently serving as a State Representative for Ohio's 35th District. He previously started and grew a small business, eventually employing more than 60 people, and now runs an investment business with his family.

Steve Demetriou is currently serving his first term as a State Representative for Ohio's 35th District. He has introduced several pieces of legislation, including HB 640, HB 480, and HB 401. Demetriou is running for re-election in the newly formed 35th District.

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