Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells - District 1

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today issued the following statement today in response to the passage and signing of House Resolution (HR) 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. Despite its name, the $4 trillion bill is devastating for working families and vulnerable communities across the country:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today applauds Cleveland’s candidacy to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games and urges Ohioans to stand united behind this inclusive, economically impactful opportunity.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavious L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today criticized the Republican state operating budget, signed by Governor Mike DeWine, that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy and corporate giveaways over funding for schools, affordable communities, and essential healthcare services. Despite a few helpful line-item vetoes, the budget still overwhelmingly reflects out-of-touch priorities that leave everyday Ohioans behind.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Wednesday voted “NO” on House Bill (HB) 96, the Republican-crafted state operating budget, citing cruel and chaotic cuts and its abject failure to invest in children, public education, healthcare, and basic services – all while shoveling billions to the wealthy and well-connected.