Representative Desiree Tims - District 38

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) today voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula, dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans, and authorize a $600M handout to billionaires to build a new Browns stadium outside of Cleveland amidst opposition by local leaders.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) and State Sen. Willis E. Blackshear Jr. (D-Dayton) today sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine respectfully requesting he line-item veto specific provisions in House Bill (HB) 54, the Ohio Transportation Budget, that specifically targets the Greater Dayton RTA and would require it to enter into a contract with local law enforcement for safety services. The Greater Dayton RTA already contracts with local law enforcement at one of its most prominent transfer hubs.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) today announced that the Ohio Department of Higher Education has approved an $8M investment in workforce training and equipment upgrades for higher education institutions across the state. As part of this funding, Sinclair Community College will receive $179,451.99 to enhance its workforce-based training and equipment, strengthening its role in preparing students for high-demand industries.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) today responded to the House passage of Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Higher Education Destruction Act: