Minority Whip Ashford tries out his new whip
Minority Whip Ashford tries out his new whip
 Rep. Ashford Presenting Resolution to Central Catholic High School
Rep. Ashford Presenting Resolution to Central Catholic High School
 Rep. Ashford discusses the Budget Bill
Rep. Ashford discusses the Budget Bill
Reps. Ashford and Winburn
Reps. Ashford and Winburn
 Rep. Ashford
Rep. Ashford
 Reps. Ashford and Milkovich during House Session
Reps. Ashford and Milkovich during House Session
House Session
House Session
 Rep. Ashford presenting a Resolution
Rep. Ashford presenting a Resolution
 Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Day of Action
Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Day of Action
Rep. Ashford and Rep. Szollosi
Rep. Ashford and Rep. Szollosi
 Rep. Ashford at a press conference opposing the so-called "Right to Work" legislation
Rep. Ashford at a press conference opposing the so-called "Right to Work" legislation
 Rep. Ashford discusses the Budget Bill
Rep. Ashford discusses the Budget Bill
Rep. Ashford and Rep. O'Brien pose for a picture
Rep. Ashford and Rep. O'Brien pose for a picture
 Congresswoman Joyce Beatty swears-in Rep. Ashford as Minority Whip
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty swears-in Rep. Ashford as Minority Whip
 Rep. Ashford had the pleasure of meeting with students and a teacher from the Toledo School for the Arts
Rep. Ashford had the pleasure of meeting with students and a teacher from the Toledo School for the Arts
Rep. Ashford discusses the Budget Bill
Rep. Ashford discusses the Budget Bill
 Rep. Ashford speaks out against the Budget Bill that negatively impacts thousands of middle class and working class Ohioans
Rep. Ashford speaks out against the Budget Bill that negatively impacts thousands of middle class and working class Ohioans
 Reps. Ashford and Patterson
Reps. Ashford and Patterson
Rep. Ashford speaking at a press conference regarding the restoration of the Minority Business Enterprise Division
Rep. Ashford speaking at a press conference regarding the restoration of the Minority Business Enterprise Division
 Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Day of Action
Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Day of Action
 Minority Whip Ashford poses with former Minority Whip Heard
Minority Whip Ashford poses with former Minority Whip Heard
Leadership Team (L to R): Minority Whip Ashford, Assistant Minority Leader Phillips, Assistant Minority Whip Ramos, Minority Leader Heard
Leadership Team (L to R): Minority Whip Ashford, Assistant Minority Leader Phillips, Assistant Minority Whip Ramos, Minority Leader Heard
 Rep. Ashford during Joint Session
Rep. Ashford during Joint Session
 Rep. Ashford and his Legislative Aide
Rep. Ashford and his Legislative Aide
Rep. Ashford speaking at a press conference regarding the restoration of the Minority Business Enterprise Division
Rep. Ashford speaking at a press conference regarding the restoration of the Minority Business Enterprise Division
 House Session
House Session
 Reps. Ashford and Winburn
Reps. Ashford and Winburn
 
Minority Whip Michael Ashford (D-44th District) is serving his second term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He proudly represents more than 116,000 constituents in a district wholly within the city of Toledo. Community service has been a hallmark of Rep. Ashford's career. He is a native of Omaha, Nebraska who graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and has a Master’s Degree from Spring Arbor University. Rep. Ashford relocated to Toledo in 1988 as a Unit Director for the Homer Hannah Boys and Girls Club, and then later began working for the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo. He cu...
 
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Representative Ashford Serves In the Following Committees :

Finance and AppropriationsAgriculture and Development SubcommitteeInsurancePublic Utilities
 
 
 
 

06.12.13 - Rep. Ashford Supports Bill To Establish Rape Crisis Center Funding

 

The Ohio House unanimously approved Substitute House Bill 108 today, legislation to provide first-time funding to some 27 rape crisis programs throughout the state by appropriating $2 million from the General Revenue Fund. HB 108 also establishes a Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund administered by the Attorney General and funded through registration fees of sex offenders, new fines for sexually oriented offenses and donations.

“This legislation is past due,” said Rep. Ashford. “Although I would have liked to see more funding dedicated to these meaningful programs and services for victims of sexual assault, I think this is a step in the right direction. I am hopeful that this won’t be the last you hear from the Ohio House on adequate funding for rape crisis programs.”

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Bills Primary Sponsor

Bills Cosponsor

HB 16HB 19HB 27HB 36HB 49HB 50
HB 55HB 61HB 67HB 70HB 77HB 78
HB 81HB 86HB 90HB 92HB 93HB 96
HB 97HB 98HB 100HB 105HB 108HB 110
HB 112HB 124HB 125HB 130HB 138HB 142
HB 147HB 156HB 163HB 166HB 186HB 194
HB 208HB 211SB 4SB 7SB 26 

Resolutions Primary Sponsor

HR 11HR 15HR 34HR 53HR 96HR 127
HR 136HR 139    

Resolutions Cosponsor

HCR 4HCR 5HCR 11HCR 13HCR 15HCR 24
HR 19SCR 6SCR 12   
 
 
 
 
Representative Mike Ashford
District 44
77 S. High St
14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone (614) 466-1401
Fax      (614) 719-6948
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Leadership Position : Minority Whip
Hometown : Toledo
Party : Democrat
Elected Experience :
Current Term : Expires December 2014 / Eligible to run for another term