Tom Patton (R)
Majority Floor Leader
A lifelong resident of Cuyahoga County, Tom Patton grew up as one of nine kids on the near west side of Cleveland. The son of a Cleveland Police Officer and the father of a police officer as well, Senator Patton has found his own niche in law-making, serving as a State Representative for six years and now as the State Senator for the 24th Senate District. And though his legislative responsibilities in Columbus have grown over the years, for Senator Patton, community and family come first.
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Senator Snapshot
| Hometown: Strongsville |
| Party: Republican |
| Elected Experience: State Senator since 2008; State Representative, 2003-2008 |
| 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) 466-8056 Email: SD24@senate.state.oh.us |
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| Primary Sponsor | SB 6 | SB 75 | SB 100 | SB 101 | SB 121 | SB 132 | SB 156 | SB 157 |
| SB 158 | SB 188 | SB 242 | SB 252 | SB 254 | SB 258 | SB 285 | |
| Primary Sponsor | SCR 6 | SR 21 | SR 34 | SR 46 | SR 47 | SR 88 | SR 94 | SR 107 |
| SR 123 | SR 126 | SR 134 | SR 172 | ||||
| 01.30.2012 | |
| Patton announces more than $7 million in area funding | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Tom Patton today announced that two area projects will be on the receiving end of $7.5 million in funding. The allocations were made available through approval of the State Controlling Board. | |
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| 01.25.2012 | |
| Manning and Patton present 'blue alert' proposal to House | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senators Gayle Manning and Tom Patton went before the House Committee on Transportation, Public Safety, and Homeland Security today to provide sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 258. | |
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| 01.12.2012 | |
| Job growth and economic expansion marked 2011 | |
| Guest Column by State Senator Tom Patton. | |
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| 01.09.2012 | |
| Patton announces the creation of more than 200 new jobs | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Tom Patton today announced the creation of more than 200 new jobs following the latest meeting of the State Controlling Board. Through the approval of two separate projects, over $2 million in workforce funds will be coming to the area. | |
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| 12.12.2011 | |
| 12.12.11 Patton touts nearly $5 million for improvement efforts | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Tom Patton today applauded the state Controlling Board's decision to release nearly $5 million for remediation projects in Cleveland. The panel made their recommendation this afternoon at the Ohio Statehouse. | |
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| 12.05.2011 | |
| Blue Alert system will increase public safety | |
| At any given moment of each day, there are those among us who provide the peace and protection that make our daily routines possible. Though their vocation often proves unpredictable and dangerous, law enforcement officers throughout Ohio are consistent in answering the call of duty. | |
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| 11.29.2011 | |
| Patton proposes changes to mayor's court requirements | |
 Download High Resolution Image | COLUMBUS - State Senator Tom Patton offered sponsor testimony today on a bill that could result in major changes to traffic enforcement procedures along I-71 in the Village of Linndale. Read more . . . |
| 11.15.2011 | |
| Patton honors Northern Ohio US Marshals Unit | |
 Download High Resolution Image | COLUMBUS - State Senator Tom Patton today hosted members of the United States Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at the Ohio Statehouse. The Republican legislator presented the unit with a Senate Resolution recognizing the recent accomplishment of recording their 25,000th arrest. Read more . . . |
| 11.14.2011 | |
| Patton announces over $2 million in funding for Northeast Ohio businesses | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Tom Patton today announced a $2.25 million investment in local business. The announcement followed news that the State Controlling Board will release new funding to the American Greetings Corporation and Momentive Performance Materials Quartz, Inc. | |
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| 11.07.2011 | |
| Honoring our military men and women | |
| Throughout our country’s history, we have often been reminded that liberty rarely comes free of sacrifice. Without question, this lesson is best illustrated through the service and contributions of our military men and women. From the battles of Lexington and Concord to the beaches of Normandy and most recently on the sands of Iraq and Afghanistan, the will and fortitude of the American Soldier has long kept our citizens safe. | |
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| 10.24.2011 | |
| 10.24.11 State Controlling Board boosts Cleveland innerbelt project | |
| COLUMBUS - State Senator Tom Patton today applauded the release of $3.6 million to be put toward the completion of the Cleveland Innerbelt Modernization Plan. The request came on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and funding was contingent upon approval from the state Controlling Board. | |
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| 10.04.2011 | |
| GUEST COLUMN Leading the Way in Columbus | |
| COLUMBUS - It has long been my honor to represent the families and interests of Cuyahoga County at the state-level. One of my top priorities as your state senator is to keep you informed about the important issues affecting Ohio, while also drawing attention to the happenings here at home. | |
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| 09.14.2011 | |
| Senator Tom Patton selected by colleagues as Senate Majoirty Floor Leader | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate Republican Caucus today unanimously elected Senator Tom Patton to serve as Senate Majority Floor Leader for the remainder of the 129th General Assembly. He replaces former Senator Jimmy Stewart, who resigned from the Senate earlier this year. | |
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| 09.02.2011 | |
| 09.02.11 Excellence in education characterizes 24th Senate District | |
| Columbus - Last month, the Ohio Department of Education released its annual district report cards that assess levels of achievement and effectiveness at our local schools. | |
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| 08.10.2011 | |
| Ohio credit boost signals recovery | |
| Columbus - As national news coverage continues to be dominated by debate over the current economic crisis and a deepening partisan divide, it may have been easy to miss some very encouraging news that came out of Ohio last month. | |
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| 07.27.2011 | |
| Statement from Senator Tom Patton on recent flooding in Berea | |
| Columbus - State Senator Tom Patton issued the following statement today regarding the flooding issues affecting residents of Berea: | |
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| 07.22.2011 | |
| Investing in Tomorrow: Ohio's biennium budget in review | |
| Columbus - After more than three months of debate and consideration I am happy to report that members of the Ohio Senate helped in producing a balanced, two-year budget that will reduce spending and eliminate an $8 billion shortfall without raising taxes. | |
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| 07.19.2011 | |
| Senator Tom Patton named Legislator of the Year by Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio | |
| Columbus - State Senator Tom Patton today was named Legislator of the Year by the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio. The organization is currently holding its 77th Annual Conference in Canton, Ohio. Patton was in attendance to accept the award. | |
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| 06.22.2011 | |
| Patton introduces road sign bill to protect children | |
| Columbus- On Wednesday morning, State Senator Tom Patton offered sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 157. The measure would grant local authorities with the ability to approve the placement of roadside warning signs indicating the presence of a deaf or blind child nearby. | |
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| 06.15.2011 | |
| Senate designates memorial highways and bridges | |
| Last week, my colleagues and I voted in unanimous favor to honor thirty Ohioans who gave their lives for the safety and well-being of others. Introduced by State Representative Courtney Combs (R-Hamilton), House Bill 65 commemorates these lives through the designation of 24 memorial highways and 6 memorial bridges. | |
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| 06.14.2011 | |
| Patton hosts Olmsted Falls' state champions at Statehouse | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus – This week, State Senator Tom Patton hosted members of the Olmsted Falls High School Academic Team at the Ohio Statehouse. The high-schoolers recently competed in the National Academic Quiz Tournament (NAQT) State Championship on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus. Read more . . . |
| 06.14.2011 | |
| Gov. Kasich signs Patton bill honoring Voinovich | |
 Download High Resolution Image | Columbus - On Wednesday morning, Governor John Kasich placed his signature on a bill to establish the "George V. Voinovich Bridge" that will span the Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County and be included as part of Interstate 90. Read more . . . |
| 06.08.2011 | |
| Statement from State Senator Tom Patton on passage of state budget | |
| Columbus- State Senator Tom Patton issued the following statement today regarding the Ohio Senate's passage of House Bill 153, the state's operating budget. "Now having dealt with my fifth state operating budget as a member of the Ohio General Assembly, I can say in full confidence that I commend the work displayed by my colleagues in their efforts to eliminate a multi-billion state deficit. Without placing added tax burden on our state residents, we have closed the shortfall while also reducing spending by more than $5 billion over the next two fiscal years." | |
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| 03.31.2011 | |
| Patton urges support for resolution declaring April as "Primary Immunodeficiency Awareness Month" | |
| Columbus- State Senator Tom Patton appeared before the Senate Health, Human Services and Aging Committee on Wednesday to urge support for Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, which would declare April 2011 as Primary Immunodeficiency Awareness Month in Ohio. | |
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| 03.31.2011 | |
| Patton announces passage of bill naming new I-90 bridge after George Voinovich | |
| Columbus- State Senator Tom Patton announced that the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 132 on Wednesday, legislation he introduced that would designate the new I-90 bridge spanning the Cuyahoga River as the "George V. Voinovich Bridge." The bridge, commonly referred to as the Innerbelt Bridge, is a vital link into downtown Cleveland. Construction of a new bridge began earlier this year and is scheduled to be completed in late 2016 or early 2017. | |
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| 03.23.2011 | |
| Senate approves job-sustaining transportation infrastructure investment to advance economic recovery | |
| Columbus - The Ohio Senate took decisive action today to advance the state's economic recovery through a plan to invest in its job-sustaining transportation system. | |
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| 03.07.2011 | |
| Patton announces tax credit legislation signed into law | |
| Columbus- State Senator Tom Patton announced today that legislation he sponsored creating a refundable job retention tax credit has been signed into law by Ohio Governor John Kasich as part of House Bill 58, which conforms Ohio's tax code with recent changes made to the federal tax code. Patton joined Governor Kasich and other officials at the bill signing, which took place at the headquarters of American Greetings in Brooklyn, Ohio. | |
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| 02.23.2011 | |
| Patton wins approval for amendment that will help retain jobs in Ohio | |
| Columbus- State Senator Tom Patton today announced that an amendment he offered that revises Ohio's Job Retention Tax Credit has been approved by the Ohio Senate as part of House Bill 58, which conforms Ohio's tax code with recent changes made to the federal tax code. The bill was approved by the Senate earlier today. | |
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| 02.08.2011 | |
| Patton appointed to Ohio Rail Development Commission | |
| Columbus- State Senator Tom Patton today announced that he has been appointed to the Ohio Rail Development Commission by Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus (R- New Richmond). The 15-member panel is tasked with developing, promoting and implementing safe and efficient freight and passenger rail service throughout the state. | |
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