Shannon Jones
| Shannon Jones | ||
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| Ohio State Senate District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| August 1, 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Whip, Ohio Senate | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Appointed | August 1, 2009 | |
| Term limits | 2 consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Ohio State House of Representatives | ||
| 2007-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Cincinnati | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jones served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009.
Jones earned her BA in Communications from the University of Cincinnati.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Medicaid, Health, and Human Services | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
2011-2012
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health, Human Services and Aging | ||||
| • Insurance, Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Rules and Reference | ||||
2009-2010
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Oversight | ||||
| • Health, Human Services and Aging | ||||
| • Insurance, Commerce and Labor | ||||
| • Ways and Means and Economic Development | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Shannon Jones endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Legislation
Collective bargaining bill (SB5), 2011
Jones introduced Senate Bill 5 on February 8 to the Senate Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee. The legislation is designed to give state and local governments more control over finances during fiscal crises, according to Jones.[2] Several protests have taken place throughout Ohio, as unions fear that the legislation will effectively kill collective bargaining rights of state workers. Thousands were at a protest on February 22, 2011 outside of the statehouse building in Columbus.[3] On February 23, Republicans legislators announced that the bill would be modified to permit state employee unions to collectively bargain over wages. The bill will also permit police and firefighters to bargain for safety equipment.[4]
On March 2, the bill passed the Ohio State Senate by a margin of 17-16, and on March 30, the bill passed the house by a margin of 53-44. The house-modified bill was then referred back the senate.[5] On March 31, 2011, the Ohio State Senate voted to approve house changes to Senate Bill 5 by a margin of 17-16. The bill was signed into law that night by Governor Kasich.[6][7] Kasich argues the bill is not meant to destroy unions, but rather is aimed at restoring "balance to the system."[8]
As of July 21, opponents have collected enough signatures to place a repeal of the legislation on the November 8 statewide ballot. After the measure was certified, state officials such as the Ohio Governor offered to negotiate with repeal supporters regarding Senate Bill 5. However, Fazekas of the We Are Ohio coalition, stated: “While we thank the governor, Senate president and Speaker of the House for reaching out and recognizing that the bill is flawed, we are asking for a fresh start. That fresh start must begin with a full repeal of Senate Bill 5.”[9][10]
Elections
2010
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2010
Jones won re-election to the Ohio State Senate District 7 against Sam Pettinichi (D).[11] Jones defeated Republican challenger Michelle Schneider in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[12] The election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Ohio State Senate, District 7 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Shannon Jones (R)
|
102,759 | 71.85% | ||
| Sam Pettinichi (D) | 40,250 | 28.15% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010 Jones raised $1,044,222. [13]
Listed below are primary contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| REPUBLICAN SENATE CAMPAIGN CMTE OF OHIO | $338,083 |
| OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY | $152,636 |
| BYINGTON, EDWARD L | $13,500 |
| POWELL, GLYNDON | $13,500 |
| BOICH JR, WAYNE MICHAEL | $11,395 |
2008
In 2008 Jones raised $722,456.[14]
Listed below are the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| MATHILE, CLAY L | $30,670 |
| OHIO ACADEMY OF NURSING HOMES | $20,250 |
| FIRSTENERGY CORP | $20,000 |
| BOICH JR, WAYNE MICHAEL | $20,000 |
| BRENNAN, DAVID L. | $20,000 |
Personal
Jones and her husband Russell have two children.
External links
- Shannon Jones' personal website
- Ohio Senate Profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Shannon Jones on Facebook
- Shannon Jones on Twitter
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Ohio Leadership Team," February 28, 2012
- ↑ New York Times "Ohio and Wisconsin Brace for Protests Over Public Workers," February 22, 2011
- ↑ New York Times "Thousands gather to protest bill in Ohio," February 22, 2011
- ↑ Columbus Dispatch, "Tension builds over collective-bargaining bill in Ohio Senate," February 28, 2011
- ↑ Cincinnati, "Ohio House approves Senate Bill 5," March 30, 2011
- ↑ CNN, "Bill restricting public-sector unions passes in Ohio," March 31, 2011
- ↑ Columbus Dispatch, "Kasich signs SB5, but fight isn't over," April 1, 2011
- ↑ CNN "Ohio governor says collective bargaining bill not meant to kill unions," February 21, 2011
- ↑ Toledo Blade, "Coalition rejects Kasich’s offer for meeting over SB 5", August 18, 2011
- ↑ Vindy.com, "Union leaders: We will not negotiate on SB 5 repeal", August 19, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State, State Senate elections results
- ↑ 2010 Ohio Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2010 Campaign Donations
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2008 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Schuler |
Ohio State Senate District 7 August 2009-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by NA |
Ohio House of Representatives District 67 2007-2009 |
Succeeded by Peter Beck |
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