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Thomas F. Patton

REPUBLICAN

Thomas F. Patton is running for Ohio State Senator, District 24.

Personal background

Thomas is originally from Cleveland. He earned his bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University. Thomas lives in Strongsville, Ohio. He is a widower who has 6 adult children and 10 grandchildren. He serves as chair of the finance committee at St. Colman's parish.

Professional background

Thomas worked as a small business owner and business consultant for Blue Technologies.

Political background

Thomas F. Patton currently serves as a representative for Ohio House of Representatives District 17. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term in this district. Thomas also served in the Ohio House of Representatives for District 7 from 2017 to 2022 and from District 18 from 2003 to 2008. He also previously served in the Ohio State Senate District 24 from 2008 until 2016.

Economy

As a legislator, supported the film tax credit, which provides a tax incentive to film and television productions that meet certain spending thresholds and requirements.

As a state representative, sponsored a bill authorizing the use of a “land bank” to help counties address the foreclosure crisis and reduce urban blight.

Supports the passage of Substitute House Bill 2, which invests in local community projects.

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Public Safety

Supports requiring the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to examine current and best practices for railroad safety technologies and submit an information report within 90 days.

Said, "My focus has always been on jobs, the economy, education, supporting law enforcement and strengthening families. Those are the things that keep our neighborhoods safe and prosperous.”

Supports enhancing public safety by mandating ODOT to maintain limited access exit and entrance ramps to interstate highways at least every 4.5 miles, under specific population and county conditions.

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Healthcare

As a representative, helped secure $800,000 for the Birthing Beautiful Communities Birth Center to enhance maternal and infant healthcare.

As a legislator, recognized by the Autism Society of Ohio for his efforts to raise autism awareness.

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Education

As a representative, helped secure $1.5 million in funding for the Cleveland Christian Home Child Wellness Campus.

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Voting & Elections

As of August 22, 2024, Thomas F. Patton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Energy & the Environment

As a representative, helped pass budget that mandate sthe Public Utilities Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency to report on hazardous materials and waste transportation within 90 days of the law's effective date.

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