Jeffrey A. Crossman News

Ohio state Reps. Jeffrey A. Crossman (D-Parma) and Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Cleveland) today sent a letter* to Governor Mike DeWine asking him to veto several provisions within the state budget, House Bill 166, they say are problematic.

“Each of the items are of significant interest to our respective House Districts and, by leaving these items in the bill, these items have the potential to hurt the constituents of our Districts,” wrote the lawmakers.

Cuyahoga County House Democratic lawmakers today sent a letter to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose seeking information from his office about the impact of moving the 2020 presidential primary from March 10 to March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. See the letter below.

State Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) and state Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) unveiled a legislative proposal to increase accountability for compliance with jail standards across Ohio.

“It is apparent that there are changes that can and must be made legislatively to address systematic issues that manifested in Cuyahoga County's jail,” said Crossman. “As state legislators, we bear responsibility for helping get this right. The issues with the jail in Cuyahoga County did not develop overnight and appear to represent a failure of a larger system. However, it is important to be clear, our purpose with this proposal is not to cast blame or find fault, it is to acknowledge the existing problems and work together to make improvements that deliver on Ohio's promise to treat all of its citizens fairly and with dignity.”

State Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) and state Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Harding Senate Press Room to address issues with the Cuyahoga County jail and unveil a legislative proposal to increase accountability for compliance with jail standards across Ohio.

State Sen. Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) and state Rep. Jeff Crossman (D-Parma) today issued the following statements after the governor announced several proposed changes Thursday to address growing concerns regarding the Cuyahoga County Jail:

State Rep. Jeffrey Crossman (D-Parma) appeared today before the Ohio House of Representatives Health Committee to introduce House Bill (HB) 230, which would recognize May as Brain Cancer Awareness Month in Ohio. 

State Rep. Jeffrey Crossman (D-Parma) Thursday voted in favor of the state budget, House Bill 166, which includes a number of key Democratic priorities, including a significant tax cut for working people and families.

State Rep. Jeffrey Crossman (D-Parma) today issued the following statement in response to General Motors’ announcement that it will invest $700 million to create 450 jobs at three facilities in Ohio including the Parma Stamping Plant:

House Democrats yesterday announced the House passage of House Bill (HB) 154, a bipartisan effort to end state takeovers of local schools and restore control to local education officials. The bill comes amid questions of accountability, transparency and lackluster results from district takeovers in Youngstown, Lorain and East Cleveland.

State Rep. Jeffrey A. Crossman (D-Parma) today was appointed as Ranking Member to the House Financial Institutions committee on which he will serve to help shape and refine public policy related to banks, credit unions and other lending businesses during the 133rd General Assembly.