Thomas F. Patton News

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces that he cosponsored and the General Assembly approved House Bill 614, which provides $650 million of federal CARES Act funding to local communities across Ohio for COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses. The funding will be made available to counties, municipalities, and townships. 

State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) encourages interested Ohio businesses and college students to apply for the Diversity and Inclusion Technology Internship Program. The initiative incentivizes businesses to apply for the program if needing collegiate level students to work as interns for their company.

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.