- Connie Pillich
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Connie Pillich Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 28th districtIncumbent Assumed office
January 5, 2009Preceded by Andrew Ciarfardini Personal details Born September 7, 1960
Buffalo, New YorkPolitical party Democratic Residence Montgomery, Ohio Alma mater University of Oklahoma, University of North Dakota, University of Cincinnati Profession Attorney Religion Catholic Connie Pillich is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 28th District since 2009.
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Career
After graduating from the University of Cincinnati in law, Pillich opened her own law firm, Webb & Pillich, LLC. Prior, she had a career in the United States Air Force, serving in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield.
Ohio House of Representatives
Pillich first aimed to oust incumbent Jim Raussen in the 2006 elections, where despite a large Republican index, the race was expected to be competitive.[1] However, Raussen edged Pillich to keep his seat, by only 1,592 votes.[2]
Pillich tried again against Raussen in 2008. However, in a surprise move, Governor Ted Strickland appointed Raussen to a post in the Department of Development only a few months out from the election. The departure of Raussen from the election left Republicans scrambling, and improved Pillich's chances of taking the seat.[3] Many names came up as potential candidates, including former Ohio Senate President Richard Finan. In the end, Hamilton County Republicans chose Virgil Lovitt to run against Pillich.[4] This time, riding a Democratic wave, Pillich defeated Lovitt by 5,500 votes.[5] In Pillich's first term, Speaker of the House Armond Budish appointed her as Vice Chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee; as well as to Veterans Affairs; Public Utilities; Financial Institutions, Real Estate and Securities; and Alternative Energy Committees.
In her first reelection campaign in 2010, Pillich faced Republican, and Tea Party activist Mike Wilson and a Libertarian candidate.[6] On election night, the race proved to be the closest in Ohio for 2010, with Pillich leading Wilson by just five votes, triggering an automatic recount of ballots.[7] After all ballots were counted however, Pillich had won by about 600 votes.[8] She serves as ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee; and on the committees of Financial Institutions, Housing, and Urban Development; and Criminal Justice. She also is serving as Secretary of the Ohio House Democratic Women's Caucus,[9] and is a member of the Military Activation Task Force; the State Council on Educational Opportunities for Military Children; and the Clean Ohio Council.
Early in her second term, Pillich cosponsored a bill that would provide tax credits to businesses that increase their payrolls and expand into vacant facilities.[10]
References
- ^ Reisinger, Justine (2006-10-18). "News: Close Race in the Northern Burbs". CityBeat. http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-1717-news-close-race-in-the-northern-burbs.html. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- ^ Blackwell, Kenneth 2006 general election results (2006-11-07)
- ^ Strickland's savvy moves could help Dem's win House
- ^ "OH House-28: GOP to Run Lovitt Against Pillich". Ohio Capitol Blog. 2008-08-14. http://www.ohiodailyblog.com/content/oh-house-28-gop-run-lovitt-against-pillich. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- ^ Brunner, Jennifer 2008 general election results (2008-11-04)
- ^ Mike Wilson/Connie Pillich battle makes Time
- ^ "Wilson, Pillich separated by five votes". Cincinnati Enquirer. 2010-11-03. http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2010/11/03/wilson-pillich-separated-by-five-votes/. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- ^ Brunner, Jennifer 2010 general election results (2010-11-02)
- ^ Ohio House Democratic Women’s Caucus Names Leadership Team
- ^ Ohio House lays out priorities
External links
- The Ohio House of Representatives: Representative Connie Pillich (D-Montgomery) official site
- The Ohio Ladies' Gallery: Rep. Connie Pillich (D-Montgomery)
Members of the Ohio House of Representatives 129th General Assembly (2011-2012)
Speaker of the House: William G. Batchelder (R) • Speaker pro Tempore: Lou Blessing (R) • Majority Leader: Matt Huffman (R) • Minority Leader: Armond Budish (D)- Craig Newbold (R)
- Andrew Brenner (R)
- Ron Amstutz (R)
- Matt Huffman (R)
- Gerald Stebelton (R)
- Randy Gardner (R)
- Kenny Yuko (D)
- Armond Budish (D)
- Barbara Boyd (D)
- Bill Patmon (D)
- Sandra Williams (D)
- John E. Barnes, Jr. (D)
- Nickie Antonio (D)
- Michael Foley (D)
- Timothy J. DeGeeter (D)
- Nan Baker (R)
- Marlene Anielski (R)
- Mike Dovilla (R)
- Anne Gonzales (R)
- Nancy Garland (D)
- Mike Duffey (R)
- John Patrick Carney (D)
- Cheryl Grossman (R)
- Ted Celeste (D)
- Michael Stinziano (D)
- Tracy Maxwell Heard (D)
- W. C. Weddington (D)
- Connie Pillich (D)
- Lou Blessing (R)
- Louis Terhar (R)
- Denise Driehaus (D)
- Dale Mallory (D)
- Alicia Reece (D)
- Peter Stautberg (R)
- Ron Maag (R)
- Michael Henne (R)
- Jim Butler (R)
- Terry Blair (R)
- Clayton Luckie (D)
- Roland Winburn (D)
- Lynn Slaby (R)
- Kristina Roegner (R)
- Todd McKenney (R)
- Vernon Sykes (D)
- Zack Milkovich (D)
- Barbara Sears (R)
- Teresa Fedor (D)
- Michael Ashford (D)
- Matt Szollosi (D)
- Christina Hagan (R)
- Kirk Schuring (R)
- Stephen Slesnick (D)
- Timothy Derickson (R)
- Courtney Combs (R)
- Margaret Conditt (R)
- Dan Ramos (D)
- Matt Lundy (D)
- Terry Boose (R)
- Ron Gerberry (D)
- Bob Hagan (D)
- Mark Okey (D)
- Lorraine Fende (D)
- Ron Young (R)
- Tom Letson (D)
- Sean O'Brien (D)
- Joe Uecker (R)
- Peter Beck (R)
- Kathleen Clyde (D)
- William G. Batchelder (R)
- Jarrod Martin (R)
- Jay Hottinger (R)
- Ross McGregor (R)
- Jay Goyal (D)
- Bruce Goodwin (R)
- Lynn Wachtmann (R)
- Robert Sprague (R)
- Jim Buchy (R)
- John Adams (R)
- Richard Adams (R)
- Dennis Murray (D)
- Rex Damschroder (R)
- Jeffrey McClain (R)
- Dorothy Pelanda (R)
- Bob Hackett (R)
- Bob Peterson (R)
- Cliff Rosenberger (R)
- John Carey (R)
- Danny Bubp (R)
- Terry Johnson (R)
- Margaret Ruhl (R)
- Bill Hayes (R)
- Debbie Phillips (D)
- Andy Thompson (R)
- Brian Hill (R)
- Lou Gentile (D)
- Al Landis (R)
- Dave Hall (R)
- Richard Hollington (R)
- Casey Kozlowski (R)
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