Veronica R. Sims News
COLUMBUS — Summit County State Reps. Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson), Veronica Sims (D-Akron), Cuyahoga Falls City Schools Board of Education Member AJ Harris, and Summit County Councilwoman Liz Walters Wednesday at a press conference addressed the need for the state to take action and reduce skyrocketing property taxes in Summit County and across Ohio.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS — State Rep. Veronica Sims (D- Akron) today announced that Summit County has received $753,198 through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to help clean up and redevelop hazardous brownfield sites, creating new employment and development opportunities.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron) today announced Summit County is one of 19 counties in the state of Ohio to receive federal funds to support projects focusing on the safety of children who walk or bike to school. The Ohio Department of Transportation is awarding the funding as part of its Safe Routes to School program, which supports education initiatives and builds infrastructure such as sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian crossings. This year, the program is funding 29 projects in 19 counties.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron) today announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state's biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives & Senate. The record-setting $6.2B investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities, and school districts as well as other community projects.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron) today announced $245K in grant funding was awarded to the Summit County Sheriff's Department and the Akron Police Department through RecoveryOhio and Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program, respectively.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS - State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron) today released the following statement following the passage of the undemocratic House Bill 1 through the Ohio House of Representatives:
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COLUMBUS– State Rep. Veronica Sims (D-Akron) Tuesday provided sponsor testimony on House Bill (HB) 514, legislation that expands Ohio’s jury list to include more underrepresented communities across Ohio.
Read Full StoryCOLUMBUS – House Democrats today announce the swearing-in of Veronica Sims (D - Akron) to represent Ohio’s 33rd House District, after the resignation of State Rep. Tavia Galonski.
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