Thomas F. Patton News

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces that the state Controlling Board recently approved COVID-19 relief funding, some of which will be allocated to local governments within the 7^th Ohio House District. This will support a range of pandemic-related expenses, including the work of first responders and other local services that have been vital in communities across Ohio.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) recognizes August as Ohio Military Family Month. The month designation is an opportunity for Ohioans to honor the sacrifices and commitment military members and their loved ones make to our nation.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday will be happening for consumers across the state from Aug. 7-9. The holiday marks the weekend where Ohioans will not have to pay state sales and use taxes on clothing items, school supplies and school instructional materials up to a certain price.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces the state Controlling Board approved several measures for COVID-19 relief, including funding K-12 broadband, multiple state agencies, local libraries, and veterans services across Ohio. Greenspan noted his support for the measures.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces the Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a collaborative project between Union Home Mortgage in Strongsville and JobsOhio. The initiative will bring hundreds of new jobs to the area.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces that the State Controlling Board recently approved coronavirus relief funding to support local schools preparing for the beginning of the upcoming school year. 

The Ohio House recently approved Senate amendments to House Bill 164, which will provide school districts in Cuyahoga County with additional public education funding to offset budget reductions made earlier this year.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) today voted to support House Bill 669, the Business Expansion and Safety Act. The legislation allows restaurants and brew pubs to have greater flexibility to bring in more revenue and assist them in moving forward with a safer and more socially distanced friendly environment. The legislation passed the Ohio House and Patton is a cosponsor of the bill.

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) today supported House Bill 679, the Telemedicine Expansion Act, which passed out of the Ohio House. The legislation enables healthcare providers to fully utilize modern telecommunications systems to care for patients both in and outside Ohio. Patton is also a cosponsor of the bill.