Tony Capizzi
Encyclopedia
Anthony Capizzi is an American politician
from the state
of Ohio
. He is a Democrat
.
Capizzi received his Bachelor of Arts
from St. Bonaventure University
in 1975 and his J.D.
from the University of Dayton School of Law
in 1979; he was admitted
to the Ohio and federal bars the same year. Capizzi was in private practice
with the law firm
of Harker, Capizzi & Hall for 25 years, specializing in juvenile and family law
litigation.
Capizzi served as a member of the Dayton City Commission of Dayton, Ohio
from 1986 to 1998. During his tenure on the city commission, Capizzi's most prominent role was his effort to get a minor league baseball
team for Dayton. His dream finally came true with the formation of the Dayton Dragons
. In 1997, Capizzi was the Democratic nominee for the office of Dayton mayor. However, he lost to incumbent Republican
Michael R. (Mike) Turner
.
In 2000, Capizzi ran in a special election for a seat on the Montgomery County
Court of Common Pleas
. He lost to Republican Michael T. Hall. In 2004, he ran again for a common pleas judgeship (juvenile division). This time he was successful in unseating incumbent Michael B. Murphy. Capizzi began his term January 2005.
Politics of the United States
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from the state
U.S. state
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of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. He is a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
.
Capizzi received his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure University is a private, Franciscan Catholic university, located in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has roughly 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students....
in 1975 and his J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of Dayton School of Law
University of Dayton School of Law
The University of Dayton School of Law is a private ABA-approved law school. It is located in Dayton, Ohio, and is affiliated with the University of Dayton, which is a Catholic university of the Marianist Order.-Mission:...
in 1979; he was admitted
Admission to the bar in the United States
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to the Ohio and federal bars the same year. Capizzi was in private practice
Practice of law
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with the law firm
Law firm
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of Harker, Capizzi & Hall for 25 years, specializing in juvenile and family law
Family law
Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including:*the nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships;...
litigation.
Capizzi served as a member of the Dayton City Commission of Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
from 1986 to 1998. During his tenure on the city commission, Capizzi's most prominent role was his effort to get a minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team for Dayton. His dream finally came true with the formation of the Dayton Dragons
Dayton Dragons
The Dayton Dragons are a Class A minor league baseball team from Dayton, Ohio affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds. They play in the Midwest League at Fifth Third Field.The Dragons came to Dayton in 2000...
. In 1997, Capizzi was the Democratic nominee for the office of Dayton mayor. However, he lost to incumbent 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...
Michael R. (Mike) Turner
Mike Turner
Michael R. Turner is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district covers most of the city of Dayton and includes most of Montgomery County, much of Warren County, and is home to all of Highland and Clinton Counties.-Early life, education...
.
In 2000, Capizzi ran in a special election for a seat on the Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 535,153 in the 2010 Census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. The county seat is Dayton...
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio Courts of Common Pleas
The Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of the state court system of Ohio.The courts of common pleas are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in the state. They are the only trial courts created by the Ohio Constitution . The duties of the courts are outlined in Article IV, Section...
. He lost to Republican Michael T. Hall. In 2004, he ran again for a common pleas judgeship (juvenile division). This time he was successful in unseating incumbent Michael B. Murphy. Capizzi began his term January 2005.
External links
- Biographical information from the Montgomery County Juvenile Court