Darnell T. Brewer News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today voted “NO” on the vote to override a school district property tax levy restriction provision vetoed in House Bill 96 (the state operating budget). Line-item 66 would eliminate several types of levies, limiting the choices voters have in how to support their schools and local governments, and would not provide real property tax relief to Ohioans. Real property tax relief is one of the most pressing needs for everyday Ohioans. House Democrats are ready and willing to work together to get that done.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today issued a strong rebuke of the newly passed Ohio state operating budget, which diverts $1.7B from the state’s $4.8B unclaimed property fund—money that belongs to everyday Ohioans—to subsidize stadium construction for the ultra-wealthy.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today sent a letter to Attorney General Dave Yost requesting his office to investigate the recent explosion and fire at the Rainbow Terrace apartment complex in Cleveland, Ohio. Despite statements from the complex’s management group stating residents have not made complaints about gas leading up to the explosion, both state representatives have been told that residents have long raised complaints regarding unsafe and deteriorating conditions in their units.

COLUMBUS — State Representative Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today 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.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at promoting safe firearm storage and preventing gun deaths and injuries.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today voted against concurrence with the Ohio Senate’s version of the state operating budget, House Bill (HB) 96. House Democrats remain deeply concerned about the budget’s failure to fully fund public education, healthcare, childcare, and property tax relief.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today presented the Community Safety and Solutions Agenda in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Month. This bold, multi-bill legislative package aims to address community violence and the causes of gun violence in District 22 and all throughout Ohio. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) Thursday accepted the “2025 CHW Legislator of the Year Award” from Health Impact Ohio. This award recognizes Rep. Brewer’s continued advocacy for community health workers at the state level. As the first community health worker elected to the Ohio legislature, Rep. Brewer has worked on several pieces of legislation aimed at advancing the field in Ohio, including legislation creating the Ohio Center for Community Health Workers Excellence.     

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today sent a letter to Maple Heights' City Council voicing his disappointment in their failure to pass a resolution to acknowledge Pride Month. Rep. Brewer echoed the sentiment of fellow advocates, calling for leadership that uplifts all citizens.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today thanked his colleagues for their unanimous passage of House Resolution (HR) 101. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Rep. Brewer and Rep. Adam Bird (R-New Richmond), supports the City of Cleveland’s bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games.