Representative Eric Synenberg - District 21

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Jewish Caucus today released the following statement regarding concerning comments made this week during the Senate Judiciary Committee opponent testimony on Senate Bill (SB) 87, which would define antisemitism and include it within ethnic intimidation. During his testimony, a leader of the Center for American Islamic Relations in Ohio claimed that “they [Israelis] are literally skinning the dead bodies…in Palestine.” There is no substantiated evidence to verify this claim, and it is a clear reference to some of the most vile antisemitic rhetoric from history.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announced a successful Seniors First Town Hall in partnership with the Community Partnership on Aging, the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, the Federal Trade Commission, and Cuyahoga County’s Scam Squad. The event, hosted on February 19th, brought together seniors, advocates, and public officials for an in-depth discussion focused on protecting older Ohioans from scams, providing updates on property tax legislation, and connecting residents with trusted local, state, and federal resources.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) today called on their colleagues in the Ohio General Assembly to join them in condemning a recent action by President Donald J. Trump, who posted a demeaning video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys. The lawmakers are urging members to sign on to a resolution formally condemning the action.

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) and Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) today announced they introduced the Kelsey Smith Act. This bipartisan legislation will require telecommunication companies to provide the location of a cellphone to law enforcement without a subpoena if the individual's life is in immediate danger.