Cheryl Grossman
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Cheryl Grossman is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives
, representing the 23rd District since 2009. She serves as assistant majority whip in the 129th General Assembly
in 1996, serving until 2008. Grossman also was in the running in 2003 to replace Priscilla Mead
in the state Senate, but Steve Stivers
was chosen instead.
unable to run again due to term limits, Grossman entered the race to replace him, and was endorsed by Wolpert. Facing no opposition in the primary, Grossman went on to run against Democrat Keith Goldhardt in the general election. She went on to defeat Goldhardt by about 11,000 votes.
When Kris Jordan
stepped down as assistant minority whip midway through 2009 to run for the state Senate, Grossman was appointed to the position.
For the 2010 election, Grossman was up for reelection against Democrat Steven Harp as well as a Libertarian
candidate. She went on to beat Harp by 15,000 votes. Subsequently, Republicans retook the House of Representatives' majority, and Grossman was tabbed to serve as assistant majority whip for the 129th General Assembly. She also is serving as a member of the Economic and Small Business Development Committee; the Finance and Appropriations Committee and Transportation Subcommittee; the Rules and Reference Committee; and the State Government and Elections Committee; the Ohio Legislative Service Commission; and the Ohio Cultural Facilities
Commission.
, Grossman has stated that the Republican
caucus
has focused on jobs, government and accountability.
Fiscal initiatives
Early on in her second term, Grossman, along with Jay Hottinger introduced legislation that sought to do away with the Ohio estate tax. "For over four decades, Ohio's estate tax has taken direct aim at its middle class, most notably its homeowners, farmers and small business owners," Rep. Grossman has said. "It has been a driving force for moving wealth and investments out of the state and a major contributor to the unfriendly business climate that has plagued Ohio's entrepreneurial class for too long."
A supporter of S.B. 5 which limits collective bargaining
for public employees, Grossman voted for its passage out of the Ohio House of Representatives
.
Grossman stated that the Ohio House of Representatives
saved almost a quarter of a million dollars through the elimination of standing committee
s. This statement was determined to be "barely true" in a researched report by Politifact.
Business initiatives
Grossman, along with Terry Boose
, has also introduced an initiative to put on hold most new safety regulations for trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Grossman has argued the new regulations are unnecessary and a burden for businesses. "I can't justify enforcement of any of these rules," said Grossman.
In a safety initiative, Grossman has opted introduce legislation that would allow BMV workers to ask Ohio drivers for emergency contact information to be used in instances of emergencies. It would not be a requirement, but rather an option for individuals to consider.
Social initiatives
With help from the American Heart Association
, Grossman has introduced a bill that would require CPR training to young persons getting ready to obtain a driver's license
. Grossman belives that it would give youth a "skill for a lifetime" to put to good use saving lives.
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
, representing the 23rd District since 2009. She serves as assistant majority whip in the 129th General Assembly
Career
Grossman served on the planning commission and city council before becoming Mayor of Grove City, OhioGrove City, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 27,075 people, 10,265 households, and 7,544 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,941.2 people per square mile . There were 10,712 housing units at an average density of 768.0 per square mile...
in 1996, serving until 2008. Grossman also was in the running in 2003 to replace Priscilla Mead
Priscilla Mead
Priscilla D. Mead was a member of the Ohio Senate from 2001-2002. She was succeeded in office by Steve Stivers and was preceded by Eugene Watts. Prior to this, she served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001 where she was Chairman of the House Public Utilities Committee...
in the state Senate, but Steve Stivers
Steve Stivers
Steve Stivers is the U.S. Representative for He is a member of the Republican Party. Stivers previously served in the Ohio Senate, representing the 16th district...
was chosen instead.
Ohio House of Representatives
With incumbent Larry WolpertLarry Wolpert
Larry Wolpert is a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who represented the 23rd District from 2001 to 2008. He is the executive director on the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review.-Life and career:...
unable to run again due to term limits, Grossman entered the race to replace him, and was endorsed by Wolpert. Facing no opposition in the primary, Grossman went on to run against Democrat Keith Goldhardt in the general election. She went on to defeat Goldhardt by about 11,000 votes.
When Kris Jordan
Kris Jordan
Kris Jordan is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate who has represented the Nineteenth District since 2011. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives from the Second District...
stepped down as assistant minority whip midway through 2009 to run for the state Senate, Grossman was appointed to the position.
For the 2010 election, Grossman was up for reelection against Democrat Steven Harp as well as a Libertarian
Libertarianism
Libertarianism, in the strictest sense, is the political philosophy that holds individual liberty as the basic moral principle of society. In the broadest sense, it is any political philosophy which approximates this view...
candidate. She went on to beat Harp by 15,000 votes. Subsequently, Republicans retook the House of Representatives' majority, and Grossman was tabbed to serve as assistant majority whip for the 129th General Assembly. She also is serving as a member of the Economic and Small Business Development Committee; the Finance and Appropriations Committee and Transportation Subcommittee; the Rules and Reference Committee; and the State Government and Elections Committee; the Ohio Legislative Service Commission; and the Ohio Cultural Facilities
Commission.
Initiatives and positions
Issuing a statement 100 days into the 129th Ohio General Assembly129th Ohio General Assembly
The 129th Ohio General Assembly is the current legislative body of the state of Ohio for 2010 and 2011. While Ted Strickland was Ohio Governor for the first week of the biennium, John Kasich was sworn in during the second week...
, Grossman has stated that the Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
caucus
Caucus
A caucus is a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement, especially in the United States and Canada. As the use of the term has been expanded the exact definition has come to vary among political cultures.-Origin of the term:...
has focused on jobs, government and accountability.
Fiscal initiatives
Early on in her second term, Grossman, along with Jay Hottinger introduced legislation that sought to do away with the Ohio estate tax. "For over four decades, Ohio's estate tax has taken direct aim at its middle class, most notably its homeowners, farmers and small business owners," Rep. Grossman has said. "It has been a driving force for moving wealth and investments out of the state and a major contributor to the unfriendly business climate that has plagued Ohio's entrepreneurial class for too long."
A supporter of S.B. 5 which limits collective bargaining
Collective bargaining
Collective bargaining is a process of negotiations between employers and the representatives of a unit of employees aimed at reaching agreements that regulate working conditions...
for public employees, Grossman voted for its passage out of the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
.
Grossman stated that the Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
saved almost a quarter of a million dollars through the elimination of standing committee
Standing Committee
In the United States Congress, standing committees are permanent legislative panels established by the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate rules. . Because they have legislative jurisdiction, standing committees consider bills and issues and recommend measures for...
s. This statement was determined to be "barely true" in a researched report by Politifact.
Business initiatives
Grossman, along with Terry Boose
Terry Boose
Terry Boose is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 58th District since 2009.-Background:Boose earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Texas Tech University, and...
, has also introduced an initiative to put on hold most new safety regulations for trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Grossman has argued the new regulations are unnecessary and a burden for businesses. "I can't justify enforcement of any of these rules," said Grossman.
In a safety initiative, Grossman has opted introduce legislation that would allow BMV workers to ask Ohio drivers for emergency contact information to be used in instances of emergencies. It would not be a requirement, but rather an option for individuals to consider.
Social initiatives
With help from the American Heart Association
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas...
, Grossman has introduced a bill that would require CPR training to young persons getting ready to obtain a driver's license
Driver's license
A driver's license/licence , or driving licence is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Most U.S...
. Grossman belives that it would give youth a "skill for a lifetime" to put to good use saving lives.