Cecil Thomas News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) announced today that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved the release of $498,707.40 in state funding totaling $649K in renovations for the Rieveschl Hall Renovation-Final Phase project at the University of Cincinnati (UC).

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) and Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) Tuesday provided sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 359, the Joshua Alert. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) Tuesday slammed the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting’s failure to advance any fair, constitutional maps, calling it another broken promise to the people of Ohio. Ohioans have been frustrated with this lack of action, many stating that their constitutional rights have been overlooked. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today announced today that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved the release of $249,993.25 in state funding to support enhanced campus safety measures at the University of Cincinnati (UC).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today issued a statement in response to comments made by U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R- Ohio)  regarding the recent incident in Cincinnati.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today voted “NO” on the vote to override a school district property tax levy restriction provision vetoed in House Bill 96 (the state operating budget). Line-item 66 would eliminate several types of levies, limiting the choices voters have in how to support their schools and local governments, and would not provide real property tax relief to Ohioans. Real property tax relief is one of the most pressing needs for everyday Ohioans. House Democrats are ready and willing to work together to get that done.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing cruel and chaotic cuts and its abject failure to invest in children, public education, healthcare, and basic services – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) today attended Rally Against House Bill (HB) 1 and Senate Bill (SB) 88: Defend Our Rights.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas  (D-Cincinnati) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today held a press conference honoring Juneteenth and reminding Ohio Black history is American History. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) Wednesday announced that House Bill (HB) 3—which enacts the “School Bus Safety Act”— unanimously passed the House floor.