The Chamber

Current Office: Representative
First Elected: 1983
Next Election: Term Limited
Party: Democratic

General

Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Barbara Sykes; 2 Children
Birth date: 10/02/1951
Birthplace: Forrest City, AR
Home City: Akron OH
Religion: Christian

Profession

Director, Columbus Program in Intergovernmental Issues/Assistant Professor, Political Science, Kent State University, 2001-present Assistant Professor of Social Science, Associate Studies Department, University of Akron, 1998-2001 Adjunct Faculty, Department of Political Science, University of Akron, 1981-1998 Planner, Research and Evaluation, Summit County Criminal Justice Commission, 1977-1979 Assistant Fiscal Officer, Summit County Criminal Justice Commission, 1976-1977 Senior Management Specialist, Economic Development Program, United Neighborhood Council, 1975-1976

Education

PhD, Public Administration/Urban Studies, University of Akron/Cleveland State University, 2001 MPA, Public Administration, Harvard University, 1986 Attended, MPA Program, Public Administration, Kent State University, 1978-1985 MS, Social and Applied Economics, Wright State University, 1980 BA, Management, Ohio University, 1974

Committees

Consumer Affairs and Economic Protection
Faith-based Initiatives
Finance and Appropriations
Local Government
State Government and Elections

HB 369 Congressional Redistricting
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 318 Establishing New Dates for Primaries
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: -

HB 319 Congressional Redistricting
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: Nay

HB 319 Congressional Redistricting
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 153 2011-2013 Budget
Stage: Conference Report Vote
Vote: Nay

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HB 369 Congressional Redistricting
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 318 Establishing New Dates for Primaries
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: -

HB 319 Congressional Redistricting
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: Nay

HB 319 Congressional Redistricting
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 153 2011-2013 Budget
Stage: Conference Report Vote
Vote: Nay

HB 125 Restrictions on Abortions
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 78 Restrictions on Abortions
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 79 Prohibits Insurance Coverage of Abortion
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 231 Withdrawal Permit for Water Usage at Lake Erie
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

SJR 1 Constitutional Amendment Concerning Health Care
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 231 Withdrawal Permit for Water Usage at Lake Erie
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

SJR 1 Constitutional Amendment Concerning Health Care
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

SB 17 Authorizing Concealed Handguns at Alcohol Vendors
Stage: Passage With Amendment
Vote: Nay

HB 133 Establishing the Oil and Gas Leasing Commission
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

SB 5 Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Employees
Stage: Passage With Amendment
Vote: Nay

HB 1 Establishes JobsOhio
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: Nay

HB 30 Reduce Required School Funding
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 1 Establishes JobsOhio
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: Nay

Wachtmann Amdt Restoring Funding for the Workers' Compensation Council
Stage: Tabling Vote
Vote: Yea

SB 210 Establishing Health and Nutrition Standards in Schools
Stage: Passage With Amendment
Vote: Yea

HJR 15 Apportionment of State Legislative Districts
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 473 Prohibits Inappropriate Pictures of Minors
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

SJR 8 Casino Location Amendment
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 166 Authorizing Regional Transportation Authorities
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HJR 12 "Third Frontier" Program Extension
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 5 Campaign Finance Amendments
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: Nay

HB 318 Tax Law Amendments
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: Yea

HB 60 Restrictions on Snack and Beverage Sales in Schools
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 260 Election Law Amendments
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 318 Tax Law Amendments
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 1 2009-2011 Biennium Budget
Stage: Conference Report Vote
Vote: Yea

HB 3 Moratorium on Foreclosures
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 9 Tenants' Protection During Foreclosure
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 1 2009-2011 Biennium Budget
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 2 2009-2011 Biennium Transportation Budget
Stage: Conference Report Vote
Vote: Yea

HB 2 2009-2011 Biennium Transportation Budget
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 6 Transferable Tax Credit for Film Production
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

HB 649 Funding Veterans' Bonuses Using the Budget Stabilization Fund
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

SB 380 Election Law Amendments
Stage: Passage With Amendment
Vote: Nay

HB 649 Funding Veterans' Bonuses Using the Budget Stabilization Fund
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 648 Increasing Restrictions on Access to Confidential Personal Information
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

SB 184 Lethal Force Against Intruders
Stage: Passage With Amendment
Vote: Nay

HB 477 English Language for State Business
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 545
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: -

HB 545 Short Term Loans
Stage: Passage
Vote: Yea

Amendment Foster Parent Confidentiality
Stage: Amendment Vote
Vote: Nay

SJR 1 Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment Ballot Bill
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

SB 7 Eminent Domain Bill
Stage: Passage With Amendment
Vote: Nay

SJR 1 Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment Ballot Bill
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

SB 7 Eminent Domain Bill
Stage: Passage With Amendment
Vote: Nay

SJR 1 Eminent Domain Constitutional Amendment Ballot Bill
Stage: Passage
Vote: Nay

HB 119 2008-2009 Budget
Stage: Concurrence Vote
Vote: Yea

Sub SB 16 Regulation of Sexually Oriented Business
Stage: Passage With Amendment
Vote: Nay

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