Craig announces candidacy for state rep

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Meredith is from Creston, Ohio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Malone University. She lives in Wooster with her husband. She attends Hillside Baptist Church in Rittman.

Meredith currently works as the director of healthcare policy at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. She previously worked as an assistant director of government affairs and legislative aide for the Ohio Department of Insurance. She also worked as a deputy treasurer for Citizens for Amstutz. 

Meredith Craig’s campaign for state representative in State House District 77 is her first run for public office.

Believes reduced government and low taxes foster an atmosphere that creates jobs and opportunity. 

- Believes reduced government and low taxes foster an atmosphere that creates jobs and opportunity. 

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Supports "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. 

- Supports "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. 

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Advocates for an "all of the above energy policy."

- Advocates for an "all of the above energy policy."

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

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Meredith Craig

Meredith is from Smithville. She received her bachelor's degree from Malone University. She and her husband now live in Wooster. Meredith attends Hillside Baptist Church in Rittman.

Meredith most recently worked as the Director of Healthcare Policy at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. She previously worked as an Assistant Director of Government Affairs and Legislative Aide.

Meredith Craig’s campaign for State House District 77 is her first run for public office.

Said she "understands small government and a low tax environment create a climate for job creation and opportunity"

- Said she "understands small government and a low tax environment create a climate for job creation and opportunity"

Advocates using a diverse mix of energy sources, including fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear, to meet energy needs and ensure reliability.

- Advocates using a diverse mix of energy sources, including fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear, to meet energy needs and ensure reliability.

Meredith Craig lives in Springfield, attended Springfield University, and is a member of the First Baptist Church. She has a husband and two children.

Meredith Craig is currently a project manager at a local engineering firm. She previously worked as a civil engineer for the city’s public works department.

As of August 16, 2024, Meredith Craig’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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