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Ohio District 28
Counties: Portage, Summit (part)
 
 
Ohio Senate District '28
 
Senator Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer (D)
Senator

Senator Tom Sawyer represents the 28th Senate District covering Portage County and portions of Summit County. He began his career in public service in 1976 as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. After his tenure in the Ohio House, Senator Sawyer was elected Mayor of Akron in 1983. He then spent 16 years in the United States Congress. After a brief tenure on the State Board of Education, Senator Sawyer joined the Ohio Senate in 2007.  
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Senator Snapshot
Hometown: Akron
Party: Democrat
Elected Experience: State Senator since 2007; State School Board Member, 2006; U.S. Congressman, 1987-2002; Mayor of Akron, 1984-1986; State Representative, 1977-1983
Current Term: Expires December 2012; Eligible to run for another four-year term
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Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-7041
Email: SD28@maild.sen.state.oh.us
Education (Ranking Minority Member)
Energy and Public Utilities
Finance and Financial Institutions
Primary Sponsor
SB 12SB 68SB 151SB 207SB 218   
Cosponsor
HB 2 HB 10 HB 19 HB 27 HB 67 HB 150 HB 290 HB 363
SB 7 SB 15 SB 16 SB 19 SB 27 SB 33 SB 34 SB 38
SB 43 SB 51 SB 55 SB 57 SB 59 SB 64 SB 69 SB 71
SB 74 SB 77 SB 79 SB 85 SB 89 SB 93 SB 96 SB 101
SB 102 SB 106 SB 107 SB 108 SB 116 SB 124 SB 125 SB 126
SB 130 SB 131 SB 152 SB 155 SB 163 SB 164 SB 168 SB 172
SB 174 SB 176 SB 177 SB 187 SB 190 SB 194 SB 200 SB 210
SB 211 SB 214 SB 222 SB 223 SB 235      
11.17.2009
Senator Sawyer and Representative Garrison Introduce Bill to Enhance Education in Ohio
Columbus-State Senator Tom Sawyer and State Representative Jennifer Garrison (D-Marietta) today introduced legislation that will bolster Ohio schools and promote student success.  The companion bills in the House and Senate position Ohio to access a share of the $4 billion "Race to the Top" fund initiated by the federal government.
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10.30.2009
Senator Sawyer Appointed to School Funding Advisory Council
Columbus - On Thursday, October 29th, Senator Tom Sawyer was appointed to the School Funding Advisory Council by Senate President Bill Harris.  The Council was created by Governor Ted Strickland and the Ohio General Assembly as a part of the education reforms in the recent biennial budget bill, House Bill 1.
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07.13.2009
Ohio Budget Passes with Democratic Support
Columbus - Faced with passing a balanced budget amid difficult economic circumstances, the Ohio Senate today passed a balanced two-year State budget.  Throughout the past few weeks, the Ohio Senate, Governor Ted Strickland, and the House of Representatives have deliberated on the budget bill to expand health coverage and invest in Ohio's future through education reform.
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04.13.2009
Senator Tom Sawyer Appointed to Ohio Complete Count Committee
Columbus - Senator Tom Sawyer was appointed by Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro (D-Hubbard) to the Complete Count Committee for the 2010 Census.  The committee, established by an executive order by Governor Ted Strickland, will work with local communities to ensure Ohio receives its fair share of funding from the federal government.
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02.05.2009
Senator Sawyer Appointed Ranking Member on Senate Education Committee
Columbus - Senator Tom Sawyer was appointed Ranking Member of the Senate Education Committee for the Ohio General Assembly.  His extensive education policy experience coupled with true leadership on this issue make him the ideal candidate for this position. Senator Sawyer's appointment compliments a full slate of Summit and Portage County's elected officials who will play a pivotal role in analyzing and implementing key aspects of school funding and education reform.
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