Terrence Upchurch News

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

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) 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. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today released the following statement after Wednesday’s Ballot Board Meeting, where Republicans split the Ohio Equal Rights Amendment into two ballot measures, furthering their agenda to limit Ohioans’ fundamental right at the ballot box:

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today sent a letter to Attorney General Dave Yost requesting his office to investigate the recent explosion and fire at the Rainbow Terrace apartment complex in Cleveland, Ohio. Despite statements from the complex’s management group stating residents have not made complaints about gas leading up to the explosion, both state representatives have been told that residents have long raised complaints regarding unsafe and deteriorating conditions in their units.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) 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 – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) today held a press conference honoring Juneteenth and reminding Ohio Black history is American History. 

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 5, the Repeat Offender Act. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today released the following statement after Wednesday’s Ballot Board meeting that advanced the Citizens for Property Tax Reform’s proposed constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes in Ohio:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today voted “NO” on the Republican state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96, because it arbitrarily and recklessly slashes critical state funding areas while failing to benefit everyday Ohioans. Rather than provide real and meaningful support to Ohio’s citizens, House Republicans chose to dismantle the constitutional and bipartisan fair school funding formula, dump more taxpayer money into vouchers for charter non-public and private schools that benefit the wealthiest Ohioans, and authorize a $600M handout to billionaires to build a new Browns stadium outside of Cleveland amidst opposition by local leaders.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus), and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today united in calling for a pause on a proposed stadium financing plan that could cost Ohio taxpayers more than $1B over the next three decades. A letter to Finance Committee Chair Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committee Chair Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) demanded greater transparency, additional hearings, and public accountability before any deal moves forward.