Dontavius L. Jarrells News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board allocated a total of $857K in funding to support students and faculty at Columbus State Community College.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (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.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today issued the following statement today in response to the passage and signing of House Resolution (HR) 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. Despite its name, the $4 trillion bill is devastating for working families and vulnerable communities across the country:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today applauds Cleveland’s candidacy to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games and urges Ohioans to stand united behind this inclusive, economically impactful opportunity.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavious L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today criticized the Republican state operating budget, signed by Governor Mike DeWine, that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy and corporate giveaways over funding for schools, affordable communities, and essential healthcare services. Despite a few helpful line-item vetoes, the budget still overwhelmingly reflects out-of-touch priorities that leave everyday Ohioans behind.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Wednesday 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. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Majority Whip Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.) today held a press conference introducing bipartisan legislation to reimburse state employees for out-of-pocket costs associated with GLP-1 drugs—medications commonly prescribed for chronic weight management and other metabolic conditions.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron) this week reintroduced the End Slavery in Ohio Act, which would amend Ohio’s constitution to remove the statement “unless for the punishment of crime” from its language.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today held a press conference honoring Juneteenth and the ongoing struggle for Black liberation and calling attention to critical legislative efforts to advance justice in Ohio.

COLUMBUS — Assistant Minority Leader Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board allocated $38K in funding to support a local residential school for people with developmental disabilities.