Steven Arndt
Steven Arndt (Republican) is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 89 from 2015 to 2019. He was appointed to the chamber on September 30, 2015, to replace Steven Kraus (R), who was removed from office on July 27, 2015.[1] Arndt retired on July 31, 2019.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Arndt was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Aging and Long Term Care, Chair |
| • Economic Development, Commerce, and Labor |
| • Finance |
| • State and Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the time of Arndt's appointment in 2015, he was assigned to the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Economic and Workforce Development |
Campaign themes
2016
Arndt's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Serving Our Community Steve has had proven and strong leadership in the district. Having worked with and passed numerous budgets, all of them balanced, Steve has ensured that Ottawa county was stable for the present, and the years to come. Steve has worked to clean the water in Ottawa County when he was commissioner, and he is actively pursuing that now as your state representative. He has held townhall meetings, discussed issues with local leaders, and serves as an open resource for everyone in the 89th District. Steve understands what it takes to be a state representative, and understands its a position for service, not for political gain. Lake Erie Lake Erie is the gem and chief natural resource for our community and state. Steve has been committed to ensuring the health of the lake and its residents that use it. As a commissioner, Steve held the first international meeting on the lake regarding its health and care on Pelee Island in Canada. He not only coordinated this meeting between various U.S. agencies, but also different Canadian agencies as well. As your state representative, Steve has fought for and supported legislation to establish new methods for testing and maintaining the lake's cleanliness, chief among these, the securing of funds to establish a water lab through the Erie County Health Department. Steve's lengthy experience with the lake and its issues are second to no one when it comes to those wanting to serve in the Ohio House of Representatives. Economic and Workforce Development From his time as a village councilman to his current post as a state representative, no one has been fighting harder for the district and its businesses more than Steve Arndt. Steve understands that not only do we need to have stable and secure jobs for our residents, but that we need to ensure that those residents can move up the ladder of success so that their quality of living for themselves and their families can increase. Steve has already worked to address this with his introduction and action on House Bill 500, his "Pathway Out of Poverty" bill, which seeks to establish a program for people to seek vouchers for educational purposes, such as licensing classes on welding and carpentry, or for driving classes, so that people can get the best jobs for the highest income possible. Once again, no one compares to his drive or commitment that he has for all people of Ottawa and Erie Counties. Education Funding As many of you well know, K-12 funding has been cut severely in our district. Additionally our schools need updating and new facilities to continue providing the quality education to which our students are entitled. We have a fighter in Steve Arndt, who not only has fought to restore 90% of the previous funding level to our districts, but has also worked to introduce legislation, with Senator Randy Gardner, to help our schools move around the Ohio Facilities Commission and secure funding for needed updates and improvements. Steve is the candidate to accomplish and address what our district truly needs. Fighting for the District For too long, our district has been left behind in the budgeting process. When the state's budget was written, our district was not included in the process and has missed its fair share of funding. Luckily, with Steve, he has fought for and worked to better the district through the budget process. This is apparent through funding that Steve secured through the latest Capital Budget. Steve attained more than $3 million in funding for the district, ranging from improvements for the Sandusky Theater, to Camp Perry, to the Erie County Health Department. Steve already goes to the community to learn how he can help improve the district, if elected, he will continue this effort that has been lacking in the past for Ottawa and Erie Counties.[3] |
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| —Steven Arndt[4] | ||
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Ohio House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent Steven Arndt defeated Joe Helle in the general election for Ohio House of Representatives District 89 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Arndt (R) | 65.0 | 31,172 | |
 | Joe Helle (D) | 35.0 | 16,816 | |
| Total votes: 47,988 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 89
Joe Helle advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 89 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Helle | 100.0 | 5,923 |
| Total votes: 5,923 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 89
Incumbent Steven Arndt advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 89 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Arndt | 100.0 | 7,284 | |
| Total votes: 7,284 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Steven Arndt defeated Lawrence Hartlaub in the Ohio House of Representatives District 89 general election.[5]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 89 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steven Arndt Incumbent |
60.72% | 34,721 | |
| Democratic | Lawrence Hartlaub | 39.28% | 22,464 | |
| Total Votes | 57,185 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Lawrence Hartlaub defeated Dannie Edmon in the Ohio House of Representatives District 89 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 89, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Lawrence Hartlaub |
63.60% | 7,659 | |
| Democratic | Dannie Edmon | 36.40% | 4,384 | |
| Total Votes | 12,043 | |||
Incumbent Steven Arndt ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 89 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Ohio House of Representatives District 89, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Steven Arndt Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,254 | |
| Total Votes | 14,254 | |||
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2019
In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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2016
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2015
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Arndt's endorsements included the following:[8]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union Local 11 (Ohio Civil Service Employees Association)
- Ohio Restaurant Association
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Chamber of Commerce
- National Federation of Independent Business
- Ohio Manufacturers' Association
- Ohio Farm Bureau
See also
- Ohio House of Representatives
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2018
- House Committees
- Ohio General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Ohio state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Steven Arndt on Facebook
- Steven Arndt on Twitter
- Profile from Open States
Footnotes
- ↑ portclintonnewsherald.com, "Arndt selected to replace Kraus," accessed September 30, 2015
- ↑ 13abc.com, "Rep. Arndt will retire at the end of July," April 24, 2019
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Steven Arndt, "Issues," accessed September 28, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Steven Arndt, "Endorsements," accessed September 28, 2016
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| Preceded by Steven Kraus (R) |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 89 2015–2019 |
Succeeded by NA |
