Reproductive Rights and Abortion Care
Jeff pledges to be an adamant defender of anyone seeking freedom from government intrusion into personal reproductive decisions. Jeff also understands that access to safe abortion care means access to the healthcare women often need when they are planning their families. Jeff has already rolled out his plan to support reproductive freedom in Ohio which you can read here, and supports enshrining the right to this freedom in Ohio’s Constitution.
Supporting Working Ohioans and Families
Growing up in a working class union family and raised by a single mom, Jeff was taught the values of hard-work, faith, and family. Jeff understands first-hand the struggles Ohioans often deal with, and knows that having elected leaders on their side instead of on the side of the wealthy, the connected, and big business can make a significant difference in ensuring everyone has a shot at the American dream. This is why Jeff always has and always will support collective bargaining rights, opposes so-called “right to work” bills, and intends to go after those that engage in wage theft and tax fraud.
Jeff has also pledged to support Ohioans who want to retire with safety and security in Ohio and will use the power of the Attorney General to ensure access to affordable, quality healthcare and defend earned retirement benefits. Jeff understands that Ohioans deserve higher wages, lower healthcare costs, and the ability to retire with dignity.
Fighting Ohio’s Corruption
Jeff believes in accountability. He led the effort to expel Larry Householder from the Ohio House after the Federal government indicted Householder for his role in the “largest public corruption scheme” in Ohio’s history. People told Jeff it couldn’t be done, but Householder became the first legislator kicked out since the Civil War as a result of Jeff’s effort. This is the same tenacity that Jeff intends to use on behalf of Ohioans as Attorney General. Jeff has already pledged to start a task-force specifically to address Ohio’s state corruption problem because Jeff knows that government corruption holds Ohio back by costing us more to live here and costing us the good paying jobs that leave because of it. While Jeff’s opponent has refused to lift a finger to help Ohioans eliminate corruption, Jeff will fight for you.
Finally Ending Ohio’s Opioid Epidemic
In the past four years, Ohio’s opioid crisis has returned with a vengeance–increasing dramatically each year under the current Attorney General. We must do more to stop this epidemic by stopping the drugs before they get into the hands of Ohioans, supporting recovery, and using the Attorney General’s office to hold all of those accountable for creating this crisis.
Keeping communities strong and safe
As a City Council member and State Representative, Jeff is used to working with local law enforcement to ensure they have the resources to keep our communities safe while honoring our civil rights. As Ohio’s next Attorney General, Jeff will take that same approach for the entire state. Jeff will also continue working to oppose legislation that threatens the safety of our communities and endangers our schools.
Safeguarding Democracy
Erasing voters from the vote rolls through “purges,” gerrymandering, and a lack of respect for the rule of law have all led to increasing dysfunctional government. It has also led to deep divisions in our country when we should be working together to solve problems. Jeff has already pledged to protect voter’s rights, fight to end the gerrymandering that rigs our government against us and diminishes our voice in government, advocate for competitive districts, and hold those who refuse to honor the rule of law accountable.