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| preceded2=[[John Johnson (Ohio state representative)|John Johnson]]
| succeeded2=[[Jim Carmichael]]
| succeeded2=[[Jim Carmichael]]
| residence=[[Wooster, Ohio]]
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| party=[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| occupation= Writer, Photographer
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| residence= [[Wooster, Ohio]]
| alma_mater=[[Capital University]]
| profession=Editor, Writer
| religion=[[Christian]]
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'''Ron Amstutz''' is a Republican member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]], representing the 1st District since 2009. Prior to his current time in the House, he served in the [[Ohio Senate]], representing the 22nd District from 2001 to 2008, and an early stint in the same House seat from 1981 to 2000. He serves as the Chairman of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee.
'''Ronald Amstutz''' is the state representative for the 1st District of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]]. He previously served in the same seat, as the state Senator for the 22nd District of the [[Ohio Senate]], and the Mayor of [[Orrville, Ohio]]. He is the Chairman of the House Finance & Appropriations Committee. He is a [[United States Republican Party|Republican]].
==Life and career==
A lifelong resident of [[Wayne County, Ohio|Wayne County]], Representative Amstutz was raised on a dairy farm between [[Dalton, Ohio|Dalton]] and [[Kidron, Ohio|Kidron]]. In 1971, he moved to [[Orrville, Ohio|Orrville]] and has lived in [[Wooster, Ohio|Wooster]] since 1981. He served on the Orrville City Charter Commission in 1974 and 1975. His political career began in 1976 when he was elected Mayor of the City of Orville. He held the position through 1980, when he ran successfully for the [[Ohio House of Representatives]]. Prior to his career in public service, Representative Amstutz worked for five years in the Orrville office of ''The Daily Record''. Amstutz is a graduate of [[Central Christian High School]] and holds his bachelor’s degree in government communications from [[Capital University]].


Amstutz won his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1980, replacing five term representative [[John Johnson (Ohio state representative)|John Johnson]]. The original district was composed of all of Wayne County, and portions of [[Stark County, Ohio|Stark County]] and [[Holmes County, Ohio|Holmes County]]. Term limits went into effect in Ohio in 1992, allowing legislators from that point on to only serve eight consecutive years in one chamber. With the completion of his tenth term in 2000, Amstutz was ineligible to run again in the House. However, Senator [[Grace L. Drake]] of the 22nd District of the Ohio Senate was also facing term limits. Amstutz ran for her seat, and won. He was sworn in as a state Senator on January 8, 2001. In the Ohio Senate, Amstutz served as Chairman of Senate Ways and Means from 2003 to 2008. In 2004, Amstutz ran for reelection, and won easily.
==Career==
==Ohio House of Representatives==
A lifelong resident of [[Wayne County, Ohio|Wayne County]], Representative Amstutz was raised on a dairy farm between [[Dalton, Ohio|Dalton]] and [[Kidron, Ohio|Kidron]]. In 1971, he moved to [[Orrville, Ohio|Orrville]] and has lived in [[Wooster, Ohio|Wooster]] since 1981. He served on the Orrville City Charter Commission in 1974 and 1975. His political career began in 1976 when he was elected Mayor of the City of Orrville. He held the position through 1980, when he ran successfully for the [[Ohio House of Representatives]]. Prior to his career in public service, Representative Amstutz worked for five years in the Orrville office of ''The Daily Record''. Amstutz is a graduate of [[Central Christian High School]] and holds his bachelor’s degree in government communications from [[Capital University]].
Amstutz initially discussed running for Congress, in the 16th Congressional District, which incumbent of 18 terms, [[Ralph Regula]], was planning to vacate. However, he soon after decided he would return to the Ohio House of Representatives. He faced primary opposition from Charlie Hardmen, but won the election with 64% of the vote.<ref>[http://devserver.the-daily-record.com/news/article/2974422?page=3 Amstutz set to face Hardman]</ref> He went on to win the general election handily. Amstutz was chosen to be Ranking Member of the House Finance and Financial Institutions Committee for the 128th General Assembly.


When Republicans regainined control of the House for the 129th General Assembly, Amstutz serves as Chairman of the Finance and Appropriations Committee.<ref>[http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/11/13/copy/amstutz-time-to-get-real-on-budget.html?sid=101 Amstutz: Time to get real on budget]</ref> He will again serve as Chairman in the 130th General Assembly.
Over the years, Amstutz has been involved with the Ohio Township Association, the [[Rotary Club]], the Orrville Boys and Girls Club, American Legislative Exchange Council, the Ohio Farm Bureau, the Orrvile Jaycees, United Conservatives of Ohio, Wayne County Mayor's Association, the Wooster Grace Brethren Church, as well as many others. He was on the executive committee of the Wayne County Republican Party from 1980 to 2000.
===Committee assignments===

*Finance & Appropriations--Chair
Amstutz won his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1980, replacing five term representative [[John Johnson (Ohio state representative)|John Johnson]]. The original district was composed of all of Wayne County, and portions of [[Stark County, Ohio|Stark County]] and [[Holmes County, Ohio|Holmes County]].
*State Controlling Board

==Electoral history==
Term limits went into effect in Ohio in 1992, allowing legislators from that point on to only serve eight consecutive years in one chamber. With the completion of his tenth term in 2000, Amstutz was ineligible to run again in the House. However, Senator [[Grace L. Drake]] of the 22nd District of the Ohio Senate was also facing term limits. Amstutz ran for her seat, and won. He was sworn in as a State Senator on January 3, 2001. In the Ohio Senate, Amstutz served as on various committees. He served as Chairman of Senate Ways and Means from 2003 to 2008. In 2004, Amstutz ran for reelection, and won easily.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em ; font-size:95%"

==Return to the Ohio House of Representatives==
|+ Ohio House of Representatives 1st District: 1998 to 2012
!|Year
Amstutz initially discussed running for Congress, in the 16th Congressional District, which incumbent of 18 terms, [[Ralph Regula]], was planning to vacate. However, he soon after decided he would return to the Ohio House of Representatives. He faced primary opposition from Charlie Hardmen, but won the election with 64% of the vote.<ref>[http://devserver.the-daily-record.com/news/article/2974422?page=3 Amstutz set to face Hardman]</ref> He went on to win the general election handily. Amstutz was chosen to be Ranking Member of the House Finance and Financial Institutions Committee for the 128th General Assembly. He again served as a conference committee member for the biennium budget. He greatly opposed the use of slot machines and VLT's to help balance the budget, and was very vocal about his opinions throughout the budget process.
!

!|Democrat
With Republicans regaining control of the House for the 129th General Assembly, Amstutz serves as Chairman of the Finance and Appropriations Committee.<ref>[http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/11/13/copy/amstutz-time-to-get-real-on-budget.html?sid=101 Amstutz: Time to get real on budget]</ref> As well as being a de facto member of all Finance Subcommittees, Amstutz also sits on the Public Utilities Committee; the Ways and Means Committee; the Ohio Legislative Service Commission; the Local Government Innovation Council; and the Controlling Board.
!|Votes

!|Pct
In 2012, Amstutz won reelection to a third term with 64% of the vote against John Maglio. However, due to a redistricting of House seats, he will represent the 1st House District, rather than the 3rd, in the new session of the legislature.
!
!|Republican
!|Votes
!|Pct
|-
|2012
|
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |John Maglio
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |16,626
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |34.11%
|
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| '''''Ron Amstutz'''''
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 32,110
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 65.89%
|-
|2010
|
|''Unopposed''
|
|
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|{{Party shading/Republican}}| '''''Ron Amstutz'''''
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 29,003
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 100.0%
|-
|2008
|
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Merle Miller
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} align="right" |17,199
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |34.93%
|
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| '''Ron Amstutz'''
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 32,034
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 65.07%
|-
|1998
|
|''Unopposed''
|
|
|
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| '''''Ron Amstutz'''''
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 25,328
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 100.0%
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0.5em ; font-size:95%"
|+ Ohio Senate 22nd District: 2000 to 2004
!|Year
!
!|Democrat
!|Votes
!|Pct
!
!|Republican
!|Votes
!|Pct
!
!|Independent
!|Votes
!|Pct
!
!|Libertarian
!|Votes
!|Pct
|-
|2004
|
|''Unopposed''
|
|
|
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| '''''Ron Amstutz'''''
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 116,588
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 100.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|2000
|
|{{Party shading/Democratic}}|Elizabeth Kelley
|{{Party shading/Democratic}}|55,951
|{{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.50%
|
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| '''Ron Amstutz'''
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 91,542
|{{Party shading/Republican}}| 58.10%
|
|Randy Jotte
|6,977
|4.40%
|
|{{Party shading/Libertarian}}|Cheryl Neufer
|{{Party shading/Libertarian}}|3,014
|{{Party shading/Libertarian}}|1.90%
|}


==Personal life==
Representative Amstutz and his wife have two grown children and live in [[Wooster, Ohio]].
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
==Links==

*[http://www.ohiohouse.gov/ron-amstutz Representative Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster)] ''official site''
==External links==
*[http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&task=detail&district=03 The Ohio House of Representatives: Representative Ron Amstutz (R-Wooster)] ''official site''
*[http://www.amstutz.org/ Ron Amstutz for State House] ''campaign site''
*[http://www.amstutz.org/ Ron Amstutz for State House] ''campaign site''
*[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=8050 Project Vote Smart- Ron Amstutz ]
*[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=8050 Project Vote Smart- Ron Amstutz ]

Revision as of 03:29, 13 March 2013

Ron Amstutz
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 1st district
Assumed office
January 5, 2009
Preceded byJim Carmichael
In office
January 3, 1981-December 31, 2000
Preceded byJohn Johnson
Succeeded byJim Carmichael
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 3, 2001-December 31, 2008
Preceded byGrace L. Drake
Succeeded byBob Gibbs
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWooster, Ohio
Alma materCapital University(B.A.)
OccupationWriter, Photographer

Ronald Amstutz is the state representative for the 1st District of the Ohio House of Representatives. He previously served in the same seat, as the state Senator for the 22nd District of the Ohio Senate, and the Mayor of Orrville, Ohio. He is the Chairman of the House Finance & Appropriations Committee. He is a Republican.

Life and career

A lifelong resident of Wayne County, Representative Amstutz was raised on a dairy farm between Dalton and Kidron. In 1971, he moved to Orrville and has lived in Wooster since 1981. He served on the Orrville City Charter Commission in 1974 and 1975. His political career began in 1976 when he was elected Mayor of the City of Orville. He held the position through 1980, when he ran successfully for the Ohio House of Representatives. Prior to his career in public service, Representative Amstutz worked for five years in the Orrville office of The Daily Record. Amstutz is a graduate of Central Christian High School and holds his bachelor’s degree in government communications from Capital University.

Amstutz won his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1980, replacing five term representative John Johnson. The original district was composed of all of Wayne County, and portions of Stark County and Holmes County. Term limits went into effect in Ohio in 1992, allowing legislators from that point on to only serve eight consecutive years in one chamber. With the completion of his tenth term in 2000, Amstutz was ineligible to run again in the House. However, Senator Grace L. Drake of the 22nd District of the Ohio Senate was also facing term limits. Amstutz ran for her seat, and won. He was sworn in as a state Senator on January 8, 2001. In the Ohio Senate, Amstutz served as Chairman of Senate Ways and Means from 2003 to 2008. In 2004, Amstutz ran for reelection, and won easily.

Ohio House of Representatives

Amstutz initially discussed running for Congress, in the 16th Congressional District, which incumbent of 18 terms, Ralph Regula, was planning to vacate. However, he soon after decided he would return to the Ohio House of Representatives. He faced primary opposition from Charlie Hardmen, but won the election with 64% of the vote.[1] He went on to win the general election handily. Amstutz was chosen to be Ranking Member of the House Finance and Financial Institutions Committee for the 128th General Assembly.

When Republicans regainined control of the House for the 129th General Assembly, Amstutz serves as Chairman of the Finance and Appropriations Committee.[2] He will again serve as Chairman in the 130th General Assembly.

Committee assignments

  • Finance & Appropriations--Chair
  • State Controlling Board

Electoral history

Ohio House of Representatives 1st District: 1998 to 2012
Year Democrat Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct
2012 John Maglio 16,626 34.11% Ron Amstutz 32,110 65.89%
2010 Unopposed Ron Amstutz 29,003 100.0%
2008 Merle Miller 17,199 34.93% Ron Amstutz 32,034 65.07%
1998 Unopposed Ron Amstutz 25,328 100.0%
Ohio Senate 22nd District: 2000 to 2004
Year Democrat Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct Independent Votes Pct Libertarian Votes Pct
2004 Unopposed Ron Amstutz 116,588 100.0%
2000 Elizabeth Kelley 55,951 35.50% Ron Amstutz 91,542 58.10% Randy Jotte 6,977 4.40% Cheryl Neufer 3,014 1.90%

Personal life

Representative Amstutz and his wife have two grown children and live in Wooster, Ohio.

References

  1. ^ Amstutz set to face Hardman
  2. ^ Amstutz: Time to get real on budget

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