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Dear Neighbor,
As your state representative, one of my main priorities in the Statehouse is
creating jobs to grow our economy and rebuild our middle class. But, after the
last six years of slow job growth and low wages1, the future of our middle class
is more uncertain than ever. Many new policies at your Statehouse have only led
to tax-shifting2 and richer pockets for the wealthiest one percentmeanwhile,
many working Ohioans feel they lack opportunities to get ahead or even get by.
Ohio House Dems
I believe that one of the ways the legislature could help develop a thriving, Are Now On:
stable economy is to give greater attention not only to small businesses, but to
growing, recession-proof industries. One of the fastest emerging sectors of our
economy is the alternative energy industry, with solar, wind and thermal power
becoming increasingly popular with energy consumers. We use energy in
everything we do, from watching TV to cooking to turning on our bedroom light.
Even in a recession, we depend on energy throughout the day, meaning that
while other businesses struggle, the energy industry is relatively stable.

The economic benefits of alternative energy are more evident than ever. The
advanced energy sector has grown rapidly, creating thousands of jobs3 and
stimulating the economy. Advanced energy jobs have increased by 20 percent
since 20154, and wind and solar power have created jobs 12 times faster than
the rest of the U.S. economy.5

I believe its time to face the facts: promoting new, clean energy technology will
help create good-paying jobs, attract companies and bring better wages and
benefits to hardworking Ohioans. Additionally, Ohio has the opportunity to lead
the nation in innovation, helping to pave way for a better future for our children
and our childrens children. I believe if we miss an opportunity like this, we risk
being left behind.

As the world directs its attention more toward clean energy, its safe to say that
this industry is not going away anytime soon. I hope my colleagues in the
Statehouse will support clean energy development in Ohio to help our economy
grow strong and stay strong. Ohioans deserve more than the tired policies of the
past. Now is the time for our legislature to redirect economic priorities, focusing
less on ways to pocket-stuff the wealthy, and more on ways to fuel our future.

Sincerely,

Nick Celebrezze
State Representative, 15th House District
1
http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/02/ohio_ranks_above_nation_in_per.html
2
https://www.policymattersohio.org/research-policy/fair-economy/work-wages/state-of-working-ohio/still-
struggling-state-of-working-ohio-2016
3
https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2017/01/25/u-s-solar-energy-employs-more-people-than-oil-coal-
and-gas-combined-infographic/#70a784672800
4
https://www.usnews.com/news/at-the-edge/articles/2017-03-15/clean-energy-is-seeing-explosive-job-growth-
dont-let-budget-kill-it
5
http://fortune.com/2017/01/27/solar-wind-renewable-jobs/

In This Issue...
Charter school sponsors should return money/New bill would protect domestic violence victims

I feel ensuring a quality education for our children should not

be a partisan issue. Moving forward, I hope we can do a better
job at shining light on the misuse of taxpayer funds and
ensuring that charter schools operate in a transparent,
accountable manner.

Dem lawmakers proposal seeks to address domestic violence

by allowing judicial discretion in cases of temporary protection
orders allowing a judge to order the surrender of firearms
while a temporary restraining order is in effect.

Click here to read more.

Foundation funds legal aid for low-income Ohioans

Sadly, high legal costs leave many American families without

access to justiceworking Americans have a hard time paying
for legal fees while keeping the lights on or putting food on the
table.

Fortunately, there are a number of organizations funded by the

Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation (OLAF) which ensure legal aid
for Ohioans, making it easier to afford civil legal services.

Click here for more.

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Columbus, OH 43215
State Representative
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Nick Celebrezze (614) 719-3911 Fax
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2017 State Representative Nick Celebrezze