Matt Shaughnessy, Bob Young square off in Ohio House 32nd district in rematch of 2020 race

Two acquainted opponents will sq. off Tuesday within the Ohio Home thirty second District, which incorporates the southern Summit County communities of Inexperienced, New Franklin, Barberton in addition to Akron’s Ellet, Firestone Park and Kenmore neighborhoods.

The district juts as far north as East Change at South Major Road in downtown Akron and south to Summit County’s boundary with Stark County.

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Democrat Matt Shaughnessy, a retired firefighter and training legal professional, faces Republican Bob Younger, a enterprise proprietor and present Ohio Home consultant for the thirty sixth District.

In 2020, the 2 males ran in opposition to one another for the Ohio Home, with Younger prevailing in a radically totally different district that included Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge and Mogadore. Each males have served as Inexperienced Metropolis Council members prior to now.

Each candidates had been requested about their high priorities within the election and responded by way of electronic mail.

Matt Shaughnessy

The Democratic candidate within the thirty second District cited individuals, the financial system and points of non-public freedom as three of his high points.

“I additionally consider each individual ought to have the chance for a great paying job that gives well being advantages and a retirement plan they’ll depend on,” he mentioned.

To assist accomplish that, he mentioned, he’ll help the appropriate of staff to prepare and negotiate for truthful wages.”Whether or not you go to work in a lab coat or a tough hat, your work ought to be compensated pretty and it’s best to earn sufficient to avoid wasting for wet days,” he mentioned.

Shaughnessy mentioned residents are “fed up” with state authorities corruption, citing the case of former Ohio Home Larry Householder.

On the financial system, Shaughnessy mentioned the Ohio Meeting failed working class voters by not suspending no less than a part of the state’s gasoline tax as the value per gallon surged this yr, topping $5 a gallon at its highest level.

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Shaughnessy mentioned he’ll help private freedoms, together with a lady’s proper to decide on.

“As a legislator in our state, I’ll defend alternative, and I’ll battle for everybody’s private freedoms,” he mentioned, “whether or not that’s the appropriate to marry the one you’re keen on, your freedom of speech, and our freedom of faith.”

Bob Younger

At the moment the Ohio Home thirty sixth District consultant, Younger cited inflation, crime and training as three of his high issues.

“In my first time period, I’ve a confirmed file of slicing taxes and returning hard-earned {dollars} to the hard-working individuals of Ohio…” Younger wrote in an emailed response.

Younger mentioned he’ll work to fight inflation on the state stage by reining in spending and inspiring job progress within the non-public sector.

“Ohio is transferring in the appropriate course with the latest funding of Intel and Honda increasing in our state,” he mentioned.On crime, Younger mentioned he helps police and the courts.

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“I’ll all the time again legislation enforcement and our authorized system,” he mentioned. “The women and men who shield our communities want extra sources, not much less.”

On training, Younger mentioned he has supported laws to advertise protected streets and colleges and can proceed to take action.”Our youngsters deserve high quality colleges that educate the abilities to develop and prosper,” he mentioned. “I’ve all the time supported correct faculty funding, so lecturers and college students have the instruments essential to succeed.”

Why they’re operating

Each candidates had been requested about their causes for operating. Their summarized responses:

Shaughnessy:“The individuals of our district will not be solely the place my coronary heart is, however the place my priorities lie. On my indicators throughout our district reads ‘for the Folks,’ making clear that my priorities in Columbus would be the priorities of the individuals of our district. That’s why I hear.”

Younger:“It is easy: this group is my spouse, Tina’s, and my house. It is the place we’re elevating our 4 lovely kids and the place our small enterprise is positioned. I need to guarantee now we have a consultant in Columbus combating to maintain our price of residing below management, stand with legislation enforcement and shield our communities, and guarantee now we have the perfect colleges, so our college students have alternatives proper right here in Ohio.”

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