Thomas F. Patton News

Today, State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) joined Gov. Mike DeWine and other leaders during a virtual announcement for the launch of the Cleveland Innovation District. The initiative comes with a committed $565 million investment through a mix of grants, tax credits, and loans by JobsOhio, DSA/State of Ohio, and Cleveland Clinic.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces his legislation, House Bill 308, was signed into law over the weekend. The bill allows peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical workers who have PTSD due to employment to be eligible for compensation and benefits regardless if they already suffer from an accompanying injury or not. Patton is a primary sponsor of the bill.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces Senate Bill 310 has passed out of both chambers of the General Assembly. The legislation includes the two-year state construction budget that contains funding for a variety of initiatives across the state and aid for local projects throughout the 7th Ohio House District. 

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) supported House Bill 305, which was passed by the Ohio House. The historic legislation provides comprehensive reform of Ohio’s primary and secondary school funding framework. Patton is a co-sponsor of the bill.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces the upcoming deadline for the Nonprofit Reimbursing Relief Grants is this Saturday, Dec. 5. Patton is encouraging organizations to apply for the program through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces that his legislation House Bill 199, known as the Commercial Roofing Contractor Bill, has passed within the Ohio House. The bill would add a commercial roofing license section to the existing specialty contractors licensing structure. Currently, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses commercial contractors doing plumbing, HVAC, hydronics, refrigeration, and electrical work in Ohio.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces earlier today that House Bill 218 passed out of the House State and Local Government Committee. The legislation grants public entities the opportunity to enter into public-private partnerships agreements (P3s) for the construction or renovation of public facilities. Patton delivered testimony on the bill.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces the state Controlling Board today approved $425 million in aid to help Ohio families, businesses and more who have been impacted by COVID-19. The measure is funded by federal CARES Act aid.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces that JobsOhio, Team NEO, and the Strongsville community worked collaboratively to bring the prominent technologies manufacturer, OMEC Smart Card, to Strongsville. The initiative will bring hundreds of new jobs to the area.