Thomas F. Patton News

Strongsville, OH – On Tuesday, State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) introduced House Bill 655, legislation to help low-income homeowners combat higher property taxes in Cuyahoga County. 

COLUMBUS— State Representative Tom Patton (R-Strongsville), announced $1,045,716 for improvements to the I-71 Pearl Road exit in Strongsville.  The funds come from the Ohio Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program.

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today approved the historic Strategic Community Investment Fund, as part of Substitute House Bill 2, announced State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville). 

The Strategic Community Investment Fund includes $350 million for statewide, regional, and local projects, including 37,250,000 for Cuyahoga County. The fund was established under the state’s main operating budget passed in 2023 and includes excess funding from the previous fiscal year.

“Ohio’s future is bright,” said Patton. “The transformational money that is being invested throughout Cuyahoga County will have an impact on our region for decades to come.” 

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) voted to support the state operating budget bill, which passed in the General Assembly on Friday. The legislation provides billions in funding over the next two fiscal years to build a strong foundation for the state’s future.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) voted to support the Ohio House state operating budget and the bill passed in the chamber on Wednesday. The legislation provides billions in funding over the next two fiscal years to grow the economy and workforce, protect Ohio families and most vulnerable, and invest in educating our communities.