Dontavius L. Jarrells News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Majority Whip Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) last month held a press conference introducing House Bill (HB) 444, the Tithing Protection Act, which would allow a personal income tax deduction for Ohioans who make certain donations to churches.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) 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.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Majority Whip Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) Wednesday celebrated the Ohio House and Senate’s passage of House Bill (HB) 57, which expands access to overdose-reversal drugs in schools. The bipartisan bill passed with a vote of 28-4 in the Ohio Senate and 76-18 in the Ohio House of Representatives.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus), alongside the House Democratic members on the Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting today advocated for a hearing on House Bill (HB) 442. Monday’s first public hearing did not include a Republican proposed map. Democrats will continue to hold Republicans accountable for their attempt to tip the scales of democracy with extreme partisan gerrymandering, at the request of President Donald Trump.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Saturday hosted the inaugural All of Us Block Party at the MPACC BoxPark. The free, family-friendly event was a vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and collective strength. Throughout the day, constituents were treated to live music, delicious cuisine from local vendors, and access to valuable community resources.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Tuesday hosted an All of Us Legislative Town Hall and Resource Fair at the Main Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement regarding the tragic passing of a three-year-old boy in Columbus last Monday: 

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus), Christine Cockley (D-Columbus), Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland), and State Senator Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) hosted a Prevent, Listen, Act, Navigate (P.L.A.N.) Ohio town hall at the Hilltop Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Constituents and local advocates engaged in conversations discussing programming and policies to address gun violence prevention, survivor support, and firearm safety.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved more than $999K in state funding for key projects that will benefit students, healthcare workers, and residents in Central Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released to following statement concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s decision to send 150 National Guard members to support the District of Columbia National Guard: