COLUMBUS – State Rep. Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) today criticized Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to deploy 150 members of the Ohio National Guard to Washington D.C. at the federal government’s request.
Read Full Story : Rep. Lett Opposes Governor DeWine's National Guard Deployment to Washington D.C. Mon, Aug 18, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) 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. Lett Votes NO to Override Governor DeWine's Budget Vetoes Mon, Jul 21, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) 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.
Read Full Story : Rep. Lett: GOP Budget Chooses the Wealthiest Few Over Ohio's Kids, Seniors, and Working Families Wed, Jun 25, 2025
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Crystal Lett (D-Columbus) today expressed her disappointment with the Senate’s budget sub bill. The 5,565 page proposal includes a $1B cut to Medicaid, continues the House’s removal of publicly funded childcare to families earning up to 160% of the federal poverty level, and eliminates the Child Care Cred Program. At the same time, it establishes a 2.75% flat income tax and diverts $600M in unclaimed funds to the Cleveland Browns—a shift from the House’s original proposal, which funded the Browns through a bond package.
Read Full Story : Rep. Lett Issues Statement on Senate Substitute Budget Bill Fri, Jun 6, 2025