John Eklund (R)
Senator
John Eklund is currently serving his first term as State Senator for the 18th District, which is composed of Geauga and
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Munson Township |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2011 |
| Current Term: Expires December 2012; Eligible to run for another four-year term |
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Senate Building 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 644-7718 Contact Me |
| Primary Sponsor | SB 134 | SB 268 | SB 272 | SB 320 |
| Primary Sponsor | SR 206 |
| Cosponsor | HCR 13 | HCR 16 | SCR 14 | SCR 15 | SCR 16 | SCR 23 | SCR 26 | SCR 29 |
| SCR 30 | SR 189 | ||||||
| 05.16.2012 | |
| Eklund's DNA bill signed by Governor | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus-Legislation sponsored by Senator John Eklund that closes a loophole in Ohio's DNA law and ensures that all felony offenders are treated equally was recently signed by Governor Kasich. The bill requires the collection of a DNA sample from individuals who are charged with a felony, but are not technically arrested for the offense. These individuals were previously not required to provide a DNA sample. Read more...  |
| 05.15.2012 | |
| Ohio Senate extends job incentive measure | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate today approved legislation sponsored by State Senator John Eklund extending the deadline for Ohio's Enterprise Zone Program to October 15, 2013, ensuring Ohio continues to provide a business friendly environment which is needed for ongoing job growth. The program is currently scheduled to end this October. | |
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| 05.04.2012 | |
| Eklund promotes bill encouraging community investment | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus- State Senator John Eklund (R- Munson Township) appeared before the Senate Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee this week to urge support for his bill extending the deadline for the Ohio Enterprise Zone program until October 15, 2013. The program allows local officials to work with businesses in order to encourage investment in their community and create new job opportunities. Read more... |
| 04.18.2012 | |
| Eklund's bill strengthens crime fighting efforts | |
| Columbus- Collecting DNA is critical in solving criminal cold cases. Senate sponsored legislation that passed in the Ohio House of Representatives today will close a loophole in current state law giving authorities greater access to solve crimes. | |
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| 04.03.2012 | |
| Eklund bill seeks to encourage community investment | |
| Columbus - State Senator John Eklund introduced legislation to extend the certification deadline for local governments who want to qualify for a state program geared toward attracting new jobs through new business tax incentives. | |
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| 03.01.2012 | |
| District office hours canceled for this weekend | |
| COLUMBUS - In light of the recent tragedy at Chardon High School, State Senator John Eklund announced today that district office hours that were to be held this Saturday, March 3, 2012 Surfside Towers in Eastlake Ohio have been canceled. | |
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| 02.27.2012 | |
| Eklund statement on Chardon High School shooting | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator John Eklund issued the following statement this morning in response to the shooting at Chardon High School. | |
| 02.15.2012 | |
| Eklund announces upcoming district office hours | |
| Columbus — State Senator John Eklund recently announced upcoming dates for district office hours in Geauga and Lake Counties. | |
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| 01.17.2012 | |
| Senator Eklund: Legislative Fellowship offers the first steps into public life | |
| Guest column by State Senator John Eklund | |
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| 01.09.2012 | |
| Eklund brings DNA testing before senate panel | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator John Eklund today presented sponsor testimony for Senate Bill 268. Read more . . . |
| 12.21.2011 | |
| Eklund appointed to the Great Lakes Commission | |
| Columbus - Senate President Tom Niehaus today announced that Senator John Eklund has been appointed to serve as a member of the Great Lakes Commission. | |
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| 12.15.2011 | |
| Senator Eklund: Taking on cyber fraud | |
| Guest column by Senator John Eklund | |
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| 12.13.2011 | |
| Eklund hosts Division V football champs at Statehouse | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator John Eklund today presented a Senate Resolution to members of the Kirtland High School football team. The Hornets recently punctuated a perfect season by defeating Coldwater for the Division V State Championship. Read more . . . |
| 12.01.2011 | |
| From Our State Senator: John Eklund | |
| Guest column by State Senator John Eklund | |
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| 11.29.2011 | |
| Eklund honors memory of Painesville Marine | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - State Senator John Eklund today presented a Senate Resolution to the family of Lance Corporal David Raymond Baker. Lance Corporal Baker, a native of Painesville, died on October 20, 2009 after a roadside-bomb blast while serving in Afghanistan. Read more . . . |
| 11.14.2011 | |
| Eklund named to three senate standing committees | |
| Columbus - Senate President Tom Niehaus today announced that State Senator John Eklund has been appointed to three senate standing committees. Last week, Eklund assumed the 18th District seat that had been vacant since early September. | |
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| 11.09.2011 | |
| Eklund sworn in as Senator for 18th Senate District | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - John Eklund assumed his seat today in the Ohio Senate, representing the 18th Senate District, which is composed of Geauga and Lake Counties and a portion of Cuyahoga County. The seat had been vacant since early September. Read more... |