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'''Al Landis''' is a member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]], representing the |
'''Al Landis''' is a member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]], representing the 96th District since 2011. |
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==Career== |
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A lifelong resident of [[Tuscarawas County, Ohio]], Landis attended [[Dover High School (Dover, Ohio)|Dover High School]]. He would go forth to work for Greer Steel Company, in Dover, for thirty three years. He has since retired from the steel industry. |
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==Ohio House of Representatives== |
==Ohio House of Representatives== |
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As a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Landis supported the controversial Ohio Senate Bill 5 which placed dramatic restrictions on the [[collective bargaining]] rights of public employee unions. <ref>[http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x698034855/Area-teachers-gather-to-voice-concern-over-Senate-Bill-5?zc_p=1 Area teachers gather to voice concern over Senate Bill 5]</ref> |
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Although Landis was initially tagged to run against incumbent [[Allan Sayre]], Sayre exited the race after the primary, giving Landis an edge for the general election.<ref>[http://www.wtov9.com/politics/23578366/detail.html Ohio Rep. Sayre Resigns; Takes County Chief Deputy Auditor Job]</ref> Democrats soon after appointed attorney [[Joshua O'Farrell]] to Sayre's seat, and ran him as the nominee for the general election.<ref>[http://news.law.wfu.edu/2010/06/josh-ofarrell-named-to-replace-sayre/ O'Farrell tabbed to replace Sayre]</ref> In the general election, Landis bested the incumbent by about 1,000 votes, with 51.04% of the electorate.<ref>Brunner, Jennifer [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2010results/20101102ohouse.aspx 2010 general election results] (2010-11-02)</ref> |
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Landis was sworn into his first term on January 3, 2011, and is a member of the committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economic and Small Business Development, Public Utilities, and Veterans Affairs (as vice chair). |
Landis was sworn into his first term on January 3, 2011, and is a member of the committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economic and Small Business Development, Public Utilities, and Veterans Affairs (as vice chair). |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American politician |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = November 2, 1954 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Dover, Ohio]] |
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[[Category:Members of the Ohio House of Representatives]] |
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[[Category:Ohio Republicans]] |
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[[Category:People from Dover, Ohio]] |
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Revision as of 23:03, 6 January 2013
Al Landis | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 96th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Joshua O'Farrell |
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| Born | succeeded November 2, 1954 Dover, Ohio |
| Died | succeeded |
| Resting place | succeeded |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Residence | Dover, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Dover High School |
| Profession | Steel worker |
Al Landis is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 96th District since 2011.
Ohio House of Representatives
As a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Landis supported the controversial Ohio Senate Bill 5 which placed dramatic restrictions on the collective bargaining rights of public employee unions. [1]
Landis was sworn into his first term on January 3, 2011, and is a member of the committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economic and Small Business Development, Public Utilities, and Veterans Affairs (as vice chair).
