Dontavius L. Jarrells News

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) this week hosted an All of Us Legislative Town Hall and Resource Fair at Union Grove Baptist Church. Constituents and local advocates engaged in conversations discussing the legislative process and issues impacting the community. 

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) and Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) Wednesday celebrated the Ohio House’s favorable passage of House Bill (HB) 58.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) alongside fellow members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) Wednesday held a press conference celebrating Black History Month and addressing the caucus’ legislative priorities for the remainder of the 136th General Assembly.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) yesterday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved $930K in state funding to Columbus State Community College. 

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House Democratic Caucus today held a press conference discussing a legislative package of eight bills and resolutions aimed at protecting Ohio families, safeguarding due process, and ensuring accountability related to recent federal immigration enforcement activity impacting communities across the state. 

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $4.6M in state funding, investing in behavioral health support and local facility renovation projects in the district.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus today released the following statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today announced the introduction of legislation to create the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. License Plate, offering Ohioans a meaningful way to honor a legacy rooted in faith, service, and the enduring pursuit of justice.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) Monday announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved nearly $1.4M in state funding to support students pursuing careers in healthcare, patient safety at a local facility, and a development project in the district.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells (D-Columbus) today released the following statement regarding the recent tragic passings of a three-year-old girl and six-year-old girl in Columbus: