Darnell T. Brewer News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today called for immediate community intervention, coordinated violence prevention efforts, and urgent action to prevent retaliatory violence following a series of fatal shootings across Cuyahoga County in recent weeks, including the deaths of teenagers and young adults.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today announced that he has been appointed to the Minority Development Financing Advisory Board, replacing Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland).

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today refused to support a 90-day gas tax holiday, saying Ohioans need relief, but the Republican proposal is not the best use of $725 million in state funds while families continue to struggle with the cost of health care, childcare, groceries, housing, utilities and other basic expenses.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today announced the introduction of legislation to designate the month of September as “STXBP1 Awareness Month.” STXBP1 disorders are caused by changes in the STXBP1 gene, causing epilepsy and developmental delays. There are more than 30 million people living with currently-incurable, rare and ultra rare disorders in the United States. 3.3 to 3.8 children per 100,000 births are impacted by this genetic change, with the disorder often underdiagnosed.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today introduced legislation designating September 25 as “Dolly Parton Imagination Library Reading Day” in Ohio, recognizing Parton’s contributions to childhood literacy and encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers, family members, and other adults to read with children to foster a lifelong love of reading.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today announced that he will seek additional information on how long Ohioans wait to receive replacement Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and examine Ohio's laws governing access to essential personal property left inside vehicles that have been towed or repossessed.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today urged statewide participation in “Fathers Walk Week,” during the third week of September. Many communities in Ohio already celebrate this fatherhood initiative. In Cuyahoga County and beyond, school districts have taken the lead in hosting Fathers Walk events, inviting fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and other role models to walk or transport students to school. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial capital appropriations budget. The bill allocates nearly $4B for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, universities, school districts, and other community projects.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 530 from the House Workforce and High Education Committee. This legislation would create the Long-term Care Workforce Study Commission, aimed at developing policy recommendations to support Ohio’s direct care workers and those they care for.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today issued the following statement after a one year old child shot himself with an unsecured firearm.