Timothy J. DeGeeter
Timothy J. DeGeeter (b. 1969) was a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He represented the 15th District from his appointment in 2003 until 2012. He resigned in 2012 after being elected Mayor of Parma in November 2011. Nicholas Celebrezze (D) was appointed to replace him.
Biography
DeGeeter's professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice. DeGeeter has also served as a council member, on the Parma City Council, representing Ward 4. His other professional experience includes working as an assistant law director in Avon Lake and an assistant prosecutor for the City of Berea.
DeGeeter attended Holy Cross Junior College. He received a B.A. in political science from John Carroll University and a J.D. from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeGeeter was appointed to the following committees:
- Local Government Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Public Utilities Committee, Ohio House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, DeGeeter served on the following committees:
- Criminal Justice Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Economic Development Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Faith-based Initiatives Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Rules and Reference Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
Elections
2010
DeGeeter won re-election to District 15 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[2] He ran unopposed. The election took place on November 2, 2010.[3][4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Timothy J. DeGeeter (D)
|
21,683 | 100.00% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, DeGeeter won re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[5][6][7] He ran unopposed.
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Timothy J. DeGeeter (D)
|
32,364 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, DeGeeter won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[8] His opponent was David G. Fago (R).
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Timothy J. DeGeeter (D)
|
27,822 | |||
| David G. Fago (R) | 9,399 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Representative DeGeeter's campaign
- Ohio House of Representatives - Rep. DeGeeter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Representative DeGeeter's Democratic caucus page
- Representative DeGeeter's State Surge sponsored bills
- Representative DeGeeter's facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. DeGeeter
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 7, 2006," accessed June 11, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 15 2003–2012 |
Succeeded by Nicholas Celebrezze |
