Kenny Yuko
| Kenny Yuko | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 7th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Ed Jerse |
| Succeeded by | Stephanie Kunze |
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| Born | August 1, 1950 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Richmond Heights, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Kent State University, Cuyahoga Community College |
| Profession | Labor Organizer, Clothing Buyer |
| Religion | Christian |
Kenny Yuko is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 7th District since his appointment in 2004. Prior to his time in the legislature, Yuko was a political and union activist for more than two decades.
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Career [edit]
Yuko grew up in Euclid, Ohio and graduated from Brush High School, before attending both Cuyahoga Community College and Kent State University. He began his career as a buyer for Polsky’s Department Store, and went on to the Laborers’ Local #860 for 30 years, including 25 years as union organizer. He retired from that service in 2004.
Yuko resides in Richmond Heights with his wife, Pamela. They have two children, Angela and Rockey.
Ohio House of Representatives [edit]
Yuko first ran for the Ohio House of Representatives in 2004 to replace four term incumbent Ed Jerse, who was facing term limits. In the 2004 primary, he faced Euclid resident Kent Smith, but won decisively, and went on to win easily in a safe Democratic seat.[1] He won reelection easily in 2006, 2008, and 2010. Yuko served as Chairman of the Commerce and Labor Committee for the 128th General Assembly.
Yuko expressed great interest in obtaining an appointment to the Ohio Senate after incumbent Lance Mason resigned to take a judicial position. Ultimately, the appointment went to Senator Nina Turner.
Sworn into his third term on January 3, 2011, Yuko is currently serving as the ranking member of the Commerce and Labor Committee, as well as a member of the Health and Aging Committee, and the Veterans Affairs Committee. He also is a member of the Unemployment Compensation Advisory Council; the Permanent Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering; and the Joint Committee on Bingo and Skill Based Gaming.
A former union organizer, Yuko is a staunch opponent of S.B. 5 and looks to lead the cause of a referendum that will repeal the changes the bill would make upon passage.[2] He believes the current act tramples the rights of workers.[3]
References [edit]
- ^ Blackwell, Kenneth 2004 general election results (2004-11-02)
- ^ Provance, Jim (2011-03-29). "Organized labor set for final showdown". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2011-03-30.
- ^ Siegel, Jim; Joe Hardon (2011-03-31). "Assembly sends SB 5 to Kasich". Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2011-04-01.
External links [edit]
- The Ohio House of Representatives: Rep. Kenny Yuko (D-Euclid) official site
- KennyYuko.com official campaign site
- Follow the Money - Kenny Yuko
