April 5, 2019
COLUMBUS - LeadingAge Ohio and the LeadingAge Ohio Advocacy Committee today wrapped up a week full of legislative visits, both in our member communities and at the Ohio Statehouse, where we met with members of the Ohio General Assembly and their staff to discuss our state budget priorities. These visits are in anticipation of House Bill 166, the Ohio state operating budget bill which is currently in it's final stages in the Ohio House Finance Committee, being amended and offered up for a vote.
Budget priorities discussed with members at the LeadingAge Ohio Advocacy Committee meeting and with state representatives and senators of the Ohio General Assembly included:
Green Hills Community Staff & Rep. Cross Jennings Staff & Rep. Greenspan
Brethen Retirement Community Staff & Rep. Powell
A variety of meetings took place around the state, including:
As we move forward in the budget process, we will continue to stay vigilant in working with our elected officials to enact positive changes for our members and for older Ohioans.