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Summary

Senator Shirley A. Smith

Full Name: Shirley A. Smith
Office: State Senate (OH) - District 21, Democratic
First Elected: 2007
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Divorced; 2 Children
Birth Date: 11/29/1950
Birth Place: Cleveland, OH
Home City: Cleveland, OH
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HB 473 - Limits Water Withdrawal from the Great Lakes
Legislation (Nay)

May 22, 2012 - Prohibits any facility from diverting more than 100,000 gallons of water per day out of the Ohio River watershed unless they have a permit ...

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

May 16, 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 ...

SB 17 - Authorizes Concealed Handguns at Alcohol Vendors
Legislation (Nay)

June 15, 2011 - Prohibits an individual with a concealed carry license from carrying a firearm into a premise with a class "D" permit if the individual has ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Ohio Chamber of Commerce Positions 60%
2009-2010 Ohio Chamber of Commerce Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($6,860.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Shirley Smith refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Shirley A. Smith's Ohio State Legislative Election 2000 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
SD21@maild.sen.state.oh.us

Capitol Webmail
http://www.ohiosenate.gov/senate/smith/contact

Capitol Website
http://www.ohiosenate.gov/senate/smith

Capitol
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-4857

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