Ballotpedia, Jerry Cirino

Jerry holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and management and a master's degree in business administration from Lake Erie College. He lives in Lake County. He is married to his wife, Donna, with whom he has 9 children. 

Jerry is the president and CEO of SourceOne Healthcare Technologies and the chairman and CEO of Reichert Technologies, Inc. 

Jerry Cirino currently serves as state senator in State Senate District 18 in Ohio. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his first term. He previously served as chairman of the board of trustees of Lakeland Community College and as a board member of Lake Health Systems and Lake Erie College. 

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Believes in using conservative policies to support entrepreneurs and small business owners, and as a county commissioner, helped create an environment for economic growth.

Believes in using "conservative governing" to foster an environment supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Supports allocating budget funds to local governments and Jobs and Family Services to protect seniors and provide essential support services.

Supports directing funds to local governments, jobs, and family services.

- Believes in using "conservative governing" to foster an environment supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners.
- Supports directing funds to local governments, jobs, and family services.

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Supports legislation to enhance community safety and backs law enforcement and first responders.

Supports legislation to enhance community safety and support law enforcement and first responders.

- Supports legislation to enhance community safety and support law enforcement and first responders.

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Healthcare

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. 

Introduced Senate Bill 135, which established the “Second Chance” program  designed to provide grants to students who wish to pursue a degree or certificate after taking a prologued educational break. 

Sponsored Senate Bill 117, which establishes independent academic centers at five of Ohio's public universities and prioritizes teaching the US Constitution and its principles. 

- 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. 
- Introduced Senate Bill 135, which established the “Second Chance” program  designed to provide grants to students who wish to pursue a degree or certificate after taking a prologued educational break. 
- Sponsored Senate Bill 117, which establishes independent academic centers at five of Ohio's public universities and prioritizes teaching the US Constitution and its principles. 

Education

As of August 22, 2024, Jerry Cirino’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jerry Cirino

Jerry and his wife, Donna, have lived in Lake County for over 45 years where they raised their 9 children. 

Jerry Cirino was the founding CEO of SourceOne Healthcare Technologies in Mentor. He has served as chairman of the board of trustees of Lakeland Community College and as a board member of Lake Health Systems and Lake Erie College. He continues to serve on boards of numerous companies and not-for-profit organizations and provides consulting services to small businesses.

Jerry Cirino currently serves as State Senator of District 18 in Ohio. 

Believes seniors have unique economic needs.

Supports small businesses, as evidenced by a 2023 NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) 100% rating.

Plans to protect seniors from scams and ensure their fixed incomes are not burdened by "unfair taxes."

Endorsed by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Agricultural Governmental Political Action Committee.

Believes in using conservative policies to support entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Supports allocating budget funds to local governments and Jobs and Family Services.

Supports labor unions, including the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 33.

- Believes in using conservative policies to support entrepreneurs and small business owners.
- Supports allocating budget funds to local governments and Jobs and Family Services.
- Supports labor unions, including the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 33.

- Supports legislation to enhance community safety and backs law enforcement and first responders.

Received the endorsement of the Ohio State Medical Association PAC (OSMAPAC)

Supports parental choice in their children's education.

Supports fostering civics education and promoting diversity of thought on college campuses.

Believes Ohio's universities and community colleges should strive to be the best and provide a true diversity of thought to educate students.

Believes every Ohio student should have access to high-quality education regardless of location or community wealth. Supports public schools but also believes parents are the primary educators and should have choices.

As a state senator, introduced Senate Bill 135 to reform higher education policies and establish the "Second Chance" program, which provides grants to students who have paused their education to re-enroll for degrees or certificates.

Supports policies that enhance education and workforce development.

Believes the July 2023 budget passed with the budget has positioned Ohio education as a national leader.

Supports parental choice in how to educate their children.

Introduced and supports Senate Bill 135, which established the “Second Chance” program  designed to give grants to students who have “stopped out” and wish to  re-engage for a degree or certificate.

Sponsored a bill, Senate Bill 117, to establish five ‘institutes’ with our public universities to foster civics education and to promote diversity of thought on our campuses.

- Supports parental choice in how to educate their children.
- Introduced and supports Senate Bill 135, which established the “Second Chance” program  designed to give grants to students who have “stopped out” and wish to  re-engage for a degree or certificate.
- Sponsored a bill, Senate Bill 117, to establish five ‘institutes’ with our public universities to foster civics education and to promote diversity of thought on our campuses.

As of September 23, 2024, Jerry Cirino’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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