My name is Jeffrey Lehart and I am running for State Representative for District 87 that includes Wyandot, Crawford, Seneca, Marion, and Morrow County.  I am running because the current state of our district is in disrepair. Our job loss in District 87 is nearly 3 times the Ohio average at nearly 30% since 2000. Our unemployment rates are averaging nearly 10% that is nearly 2% over the nation’s unemployment rate and well over Ohio’s current unemployment rate of 7.6%.  District 87 ranks among the highest in unemployment rates in Ohio’s 88 Counties (See attachment ).ColorRateMapunemployment . In order to reverse this trend I plan to work with local leaders to find what incentives  can be offered to get companies to relocate here. I also feel we need to give tax breaks to companies who are looking to relocate here and our geographic location is perfect for distribution to many parts of the country.   I also plan to promote education, workplace safety,  and protecting our middle class workers. I plan to meet with local leaders monthly to work on a plan to promote our area to companies across the country and abroad working on incentives to bring them here.  Ohio is currently ranked in the top 5 of most unfriendly business tax states. I plan to introduce legislation to reverse this trend. I am also for preserving our right to bear arms,  fighting the war on drugs, the elderly, and our military.   Jeffrey Lehart   Putting the “Public” back in public service

Here is an interview I did outlining my main priorities. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cynthia-pooler/2012/03/01/an-interview-with-jeff-lehart

Jeffrey Lehart: Your Voice in Columbus!         ATTENTION: PIZZA HUT FUNDRAISER JUNE 21, 2012 at 6PM at Galion, Ohio Pizza Hut. You can purchase tickets in advance at http://www.donationpages.com/Directory/EventTicket/1536 or through the donation button here.