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Summary

Representative Ronald 'Ron' E. Young

Full Name: Ronald 'Ron' E. Young
Office: State House (OH) - District 61, Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kathaleen; 5 Children: Tammy, Missy, Katie, Gayle, Donna
Birth Date: 09/27/1946
Birth Place: Canton, OH
Home City: Leroy, OH
Religion: Christian

Recent Key Votes

HB 605 - Prohibits Gambling In Internet Cafes
Legislation (Nay)

Dec. 5, 2012 - Prohibits an individual from operating sweepstakes with the use of a sweepstake terminal device at a sweepstakes terminal device facility unless the individual has ...

HB 322 - Repeals Limits on Credit Card Interest Rates for Certain Banks
Legislation (Yea)

May 22, 2012 - Authorizes banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions to charge interest and fees on revolving credit agreements at rates that are equal to ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Creating a Business (Jobs) Friendly Ohio

In order for Ohio to allow more job creation the state must enact common sense legislation designed to make government smaller, less expensive, less intrusive, ...

Issue Position: Environment

Ron considers himself a naturalist, however he has consistently advocated for a balanced "human centered" approach to environmental concerns. As a naturalist he recognizes the ...

Issue Position: Tax Reform

Tax reform and a healthy business climate go hand in hand. Ron has a history of implementing serious tax reform. During the budget debates in ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Ohio Chamber of Commerce Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($38,501.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Ronald Young refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Ronald 'Ron' E. Young's Ohio State Legislative Election 2000 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
district61@ohr.state.oh.us

Capitol Webmail
http://www.ohiohouse.gov/ron-young/contact

Capitol Website
http://www.ohiohouse.gov/ron-young

Capitol
77 South High Street
11th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: 614-644-6074
Fax: 614-719-3963

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