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Shannon Jones
Shannon Jones (b. May 24, 1970) is a former Republican member of the Ohio State Senate, representing District 7 from 2009 to 2016. She was appointed to the chamber on August 1, 2009. Jones previously served as majority whip and in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009.
Jones was a a district-level delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Ohio but resigned in protest after Donald Trump became the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. She said on June 9, 2016, “Conscientious objection has been in our political discourse since the founding of our nation. I just believe the American people are better than the choices we have.”[1]
Biography
Jones earned her B.A. in Communications from the University of Cincinnati. Her professional experience includes working as the chief of staff for former Congressman Steve Chabot, as the district director for Senator Mike DeWine and as the regional representative for State Treasurer Joe Deters.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy and Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Health and Human Services, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Medicaid |
| • State and Local Government |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| • Medicaid, Health, and Human Services |
| • Public Utilities |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Energy and Public Utilities |
| • Finance |
| • Health, Human Services and Aging |
| • Insurance, Commerce and Labor |
| • Rules and Reference |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Government Oversight |
| • Health, Human Services and Aging |
| • Insurance, Commerce and Labor |
| • Ways and Means and Economic Development |
Issues
Collective bargaining bill (SB5), 2011
Jones introduced Senate Bill 5 on February 8 to the Senate Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee. The legislation was designed to give state and local governments more control over finances during fiscal crises, according to Jones.[3] Several protests took place throughout Ohio, as unions feared that the legislation would effectively kill collective bargaining rights of state workers. Thousands were at a protest on February 22, 2011, outside of the statehouse building in Columbus.[4] On February 23, Republicans legislators announced that the bill would be modified to permit state employee unions to collectively bargain over wages. The bill also permitted police and firefighters to bargain for safety equipment.[5]
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.[6] 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 (R).[7][8] Kasich argued the bill was not meant to destroy unions, but rather was aimed at restoring "balance to the system."[9]
As of July 21, 2011, opponents had 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."[10][11] The law was repealed on November 8.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2014
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Ohio State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Jimmy Allen was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Shannon Jones defeated Kelly Kohls in the Republican primary. Allen withdrew from the race before the general election, leaving Jones unchallenged in the general election.[12]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Shannon Jones Incumbent |
69.4% | 17,310 |
| Kelly Kohls | 30.6% | 7,620 |
| Total Votes | 24,930 | |
2010
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2010
Jones won re-election to the Ohio State Senate District 7 against Sam Pettinichi (D).[13] Jones defeated Republican challenger Michelle Schneider in the primary election on May 4, 2010.[14][15]
| Ohio State Senate, District 7 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Shannon Jones (R)
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102,759 | 71.85% | ||
| Sam Pettinichi (D) | 40,250 | 28.15% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
- Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.[16]
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Shannon Jones endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[17]
Personal
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Jones and her husband, Russell, have two children. They currently reside in Clearcreek Township, Ohio.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Ohio State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the Ohio State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Shannon Jones on Twitter
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ The Columbus Dispatch, "With Trump as presumptive nominee, state senator resigns as GOP delegate," June 9, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Shannon Jones," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official primary election results for May 6, 2014," accessed July 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio Senate: Results for November 2, 2010," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Senate - Results for Republican Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Senate - Results for Libertarian Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Mitt Romney Announces Ohio Leadership Team," February 28, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Schuler (R) |
Ohio State Senate District 7 August 2009-2016 |
Succeeded by Steve Wilson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Ohio House of Representatives District 67 2007-2009 |
Succeeded by Peter Beck (R) |
