ASHLAND — Steve Johnson announced Monday, Nov. 12 he will run for Ohio’s 70th House District next fall. The district includes Ashland County, western Medina County, and northwestern Holmes County.
“Putting People First is my campaign slogan, it’s the reason I’m running, it’s my promise to the voters,” Johnson said.
Johnson believes Ohio’s legislators have mismanaged the state’s economy, failed a generation of students, and turned their backs on the working poor.
“Ohio has been heading the wrong way for too long … because politicians have been representing special interests instead of the public interest,” he said.
Johnson said he wants to cut taxes by a billion dollars a year for paycheck Ohioans, protect Medicaid coverage, close underperforming charter schools, and increase education funding.
“A world-class education for Ohio’s students is the key to theirs and the state’s economic prospects,” he said.
Johnson is a graduate of Ohio State University and has over 30 years financial management experience in manufacturing companies. He was formerly the controller of F.E. Myers and since 2004 he has been the Treasurer and Risk Manager of Mansfield Plumbing Products.
Johnson believes his background with job growth and business development would be a valuable resource in the Ohio General Assembly. His having campaign kick-off events in each county, including Thursday Nov. 16 6:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center in Ashland. The public is welcome.
