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Ramos has become critical of [[Governor]] [[John Kasich]]'s lack of diversity amongst his cabinet. The first person of [[Puerto Rican]] heritage elected to the General Assembly, he said nearly one in five persons in Ohio is an ethnic minority. "I wish the governor well, as his successes are my successes, and much more importantly, are the successes of my constituents. Whether black or white, Hispanic or Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, native born or immigrant, gay or straight, male or female, Ohio is home to all of us. I'm here today to make certain that the voices of all Ohio's people are heard so we can all move forward together," Rep. Ramos said.<ref>[http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/01/ohio_statehouse_democrats_dema.html Ohio Statehouse Democrats demand Gov. John Kasich embrace diversity, add minorities to his all-white cabinet]</ref> |
Ramos has become critical of [[Governor]] [[John Kasich]]'s lack of diversity amongst his cabinet. The first person of [[Puerto Rican]] heritage elected to the General Assembly, he said nearly one in five persons in Ohio is an ethnic minority. "I wish the governor well, as his successes are my successes, and much more importantly, are the successes of my constituents. Whether black or white, Hispanic or Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, native born or immigrant, gay or straight, male or female, Ohio is home to all of us. I'm here today to make certain that the voices of all Ohio's people are heard so we can all move forward together," Rep. Ramos said.<ref>[http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/01/ohio_statehouse_democrats_dema.html Ohio Statehouse Democrats demand Gov. John Kasich embrace diversity, add minorities to his all-white cabinet]</ref> |
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He also has remained critical of a bill pertaining to the elimination of [[collective bargaining]] for public employees. Ramos said the working class and union workers are Ohio’s “economic growth, which is what we need.”<ref> {{cite news | first = Kelly | last = Metz | coauthors = Richard Payerchin | title = Union supporters rally: Protesters come out against Senate Bill 5 | date = 2011-02-25 | url = http://morningjournal.com/articles/2011/02/25/news/mj4162048.txt?viewmode=fullstory | work = [[Morning Journal]] | accessdate = 2011-02-25}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 01:43, 26 February 2011
Dan Ramos | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Koziura |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lorain, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Profession | Legislator |
Dan Ramos is the Ohio Representative for the 56th District, serving since January, 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Career
A lifetime Lorain resident and graduate of Lorain Admiral King High School, Ramos went on to study political science at the Ohio State University. Ramos spent his early career as a policy analyst and legislative aide for Joseph Koziura and Speaker Armond Budish. Along with his time as a policy analyst, he also worked the political front throughout Lorain County.[1]
Ohio House of Representatives
With incumbent Joseph Koziura unable to run again, Ramos sought to replace him. However, he faced two other Democrats for the nomination.[2] He went on to win the nomination with 34.63% of the vote.[3] In the general election, Ramos defeated Republican Henry Lewandowski with 67.67% of the vote.[4]
Ramos was sworn into his first term on January 3, 2011. He currently is on the committees of Commerce and Labor, Education, and Health and Aging and its Subcommittee on Retirement and Pensions. Ramos is also serving on the Ohio Advisory Council for the Aging, and sits on the Ohio Retirement Study Council.
Positions and Initiatives
Ramos has become critical of Governor John Kasich's lack of diversity amongst his cabinet. The first person of Puerto Rican heritage elected to the General Assembly, he said nearly one in five persons in Ohio is an ethnic minority. "I wish the governor well, as his successes are my successes, and much more importantly, are the successes of my constituents. Whether black or white, Hispanic or Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, native born or immigrant, gay or straight, male or female, Ohio is home to all of us. I'm here today to make certain that the voices of all Ohio's people are heard so we can all move forward together," Rep. Ramos said.[5]
He also has remained critical of a bill pertaining to the elimination of collective bargaining for public employees. Ramos said the working class and union workers are Ohio’s “economic growth, which is what we need.”[6]
External links
- The Ohio House of Representatives: Rep. Dan Ramos (D-Lorain) official site
- Dan Ramos for State Representative official campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
References
- ^ About Dan Ramos
- ^ 56th District primary
- ^ 2010 primary election results
- ^ 2010 general election results
- ^ Ohio Statehouse Democrats demand Gov. John Kasich embrace diversity, add minorities to his all-white cabinet
- ^ Metz, Kelly (2011-02-25). "Union supporters rally: Protesters come out against Senate Bill 5". Morning Journal. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
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