Ballotpedia, Marilyn John

Marilyn is from Richland County, where she still lives today. She holds an associate's degree in business management from North Central State College, a bachelor's degree from North Central State College, and a master of business administration degree from Ashland University. Marilyn and her husband, Kevin, have 2 children. Their family attends Crossroads Community Church in Mansfield.

Marilyn works as the executive director of the Shelby Senior Center. She previously worked as a commercial lines underwriter at the Shelby Insurance Company.

Marilyn John currently serves as a state representative in State House District 76. She was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously served as a Richland County Commissioner and Mayor of the City of Shelby.

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As State Representative, supported job protection and creation efforts.

As State Representative, John supported job protection and creation efforts.

Advocates for tax funds to remain in Richmond County.

Wants to improve local infrastructure and add a bridge in the Village of Plymouth.

- As State Representative, John supported job protection and creation efforts.
- Advocates for tax funds to remain in Richmond County.
- Wants to improve local infrastructure and add a bridge in the Village of Plymouth.

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As of August 7, 2024, Marilyn John’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports policies that benefit senior citizens.

- Supports policies that benefit senior citizens.

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Supports parent school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

As a state representative, sponsored legislation to give parents a choice and a voice in their child’s education, and supported the Backpack Bill to ensure that funding follows students.

As a state representative, John advocated for the Backpack Bill, which expands tax-funded scholarships to private schools and provides funding for homeschooled students. 

Supports workforce development initiatives.

- Supports parent school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.
- As a state representative, John advocated for the Backpack Bill, which expands tax-funded scholarships to private schools and provides funding for homeschooled students. 
- Supports workforce development initiatives.

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Marilyn John

Marilyn is a lifelong resident of Richland County. She earned a bachelor's degree from North Central State College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Ashland University. Marilyn and her husband, Kevin, have two children. They attend Crossroads Community Church in Mansfield.

While working on her MBA, Marilyn worked as a Commercial Lines Underwriter at the Shelby Insurance Company. She later went on to become the Executive Director of the Shelby Senior Center.

Marilyn John is currently serving her second term in the Ohio House of Representatives and represents the 76th House District. She previously served as a Richland County Commissioner and Mayor of the City of Shelby.

Believes in advocating for local employment opportunities.

Supports workforce development, local infrastructure improvement, and efforts to retain county tax revenue.

- Supports workforce development, local infrastructure improvement, and efforts to retain county tax revenue.
- As State Representative, supported job protection and creation efforts.

As Executive Director of the Shelby Senior Center, ensured local senior citizens received adequate care.

- As Executive Director of the Shelby Senior Center, ensured local senior citizens received adequate care.
- Supports policies that benefit senior citizens.

Believes parents have a right to be involved in local schools.

- As a state representative, sponsored legislation to give parents a choice and a voice in their child’s education, and supported the Backpack Bill to ensure that funding follows students.
- Believes parents have a right to be involved in local schools.

As a State Representative, fought for infrastructure projects to guarantee mobility and access for all.

- As a State Representative, fought for infrastructure projects to guarantee mobility and access for all.

Marilyn John is a lifelong resident of Richland County. She graduated from Plymouth High School and attended North Central State College, earning an Associate Degree in Business Management. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Marketing, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Ashland University. Marilyn and her husband, Kevin, have been married since 1995 and are the parents of two children. They attend Crossroads Community Church in Mansfield.

Marilyn John is currently serving her second term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She previously served as Mayor of the City of Shelby, Richland County Commissioner, and Executive Director of the Shelby Senior Center. She also worked as a Commercial Lines Underwriter at the Shelby Insurance Company.

Marilyn John was elected Mayor of the City of Shelby in 2009 and later served as a Richland County Commissioner starting in 2014. She is currently serving her second term as a State Representative from the 76th District in the Ohio House of Representatives.

- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 99 members of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
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- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
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- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is a limit of 4 successive terms. 