Darnell T. Brewer News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today continues to urge his colleagues to take concrete measures to prevent gun violence in Ohio. Between August 31 and September 8, 2025, at least 12 Ohioans lost their lives due to gun violence. During that time, Ohio communities experienced over 30 separate gun-related incidents, including two mass shootings one in Cleveland and another near Cincinnati. Countless families have been shattered, and entire neighborhoods continue to cope with the trauma caused by senseless violence.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell T. Brewer (D-Cleveland) today issued the following statement in response to the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota:

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Darnell Brewer (D-Cleveland) today called for immediate statewide action to combat the ongoing epidemic of gun violence, following a series of tragic shootings across Ohio.

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.