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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Cecil Thomas Responds to Sen. Moreno's Comments Following Cincinnati Incident Fri, Aug 1, 2025
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas: Republicans' Veto Override Leaves Local Communities Holding the Bag, Still No Real Property Relief for Majority of Ohioans Mon, Jul 21, 2025
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas: GOP Budget Chooses the Wealthiest Few Over Ohio's Kids, Seniors, and Working Families Wed, Jun 25, 2025
COLUMBUS - State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D- Cincinnati) today attended Rally Against House Bill (HB) 1 and Senate Bill (SB) 88: Defend Our Rights.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Speaks at Tuesday's Rally Against Problematic Anti-Immigrant Bills Tue, Jun 24, 2025
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Cecil Thomas, Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Hold Juneteenth Press Conference on Black Liberation, Legislation Action Wed, Jun 18, 2025
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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Announces Unanimous House Passage of Legislation Enacting the School Bus Safety Act Thu, Jun 12, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today praised the passage of House Bill (HB) 210, legislation aimed at curbing catalytic converter theft across Ohio, calling it a long-overdue statewide step that reflects the proactive stance Cincinnati took over a decade ago.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Applauds Statewide Crackdown on Catalytic Converter Theft, Echoing Cincinnati's 13-Year-Old Effort Thu, Jun 5, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Reps. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) and Adam Holmes (R-Nashport) today celebrated the signing of House Bill (HB) 4 into law. The bipartisan legislation designates September 19th as Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day.
Read Full Story : Reps. Thomas, Holmes Celebrate Governor's Signing of Ohio Stillbirth Prevention Day into Law Wed, May 28, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati), ranking member of the House Public Safety Committee, Tuesday listened as Ohioans testified against House Bill (HB) 1, legislation he believes would have deeply harmful consequences for Ohio’s immigrant communities.
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas, Ranking Member of Public Safety Committee, Denounces House Bill 1 as Harmful to Immigrant Communities Wed, May 21, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) today issued the following statement in response to the tragic and closely linked deaths of 18-year-old Ryan Hinton and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson:
Read Full Story : Rep. Thomas Issues Statement on Recent Police-Community Violence in Cincinnati Fri, May 9, 2025