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'''Joe Uecker''' is a Republican member of the [[Ohio House of Representatives]], who has represented the 66th District (Clermont County) since 2005. He is the Chairman of the House Commerce and Labor Committee.
'''Joe Uecker''' is a Republican member of the [[Ohio Senate]], representing the 14th District since 2013. He formerly served in the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] from 2005 to 2012.

Uecker is also the Senator-elect for the 14th District of the [[Ohio Senate]].


==Career==
==Career==
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When incumbent [[Jean Schmidt]] decided to run for the [[Ohio Senate]], Uecker was one of five who ran for her open House seat.<ref>{{cite news | first = Cindy | last = Andrews | title = Republicans face off in March primary | date = 2004-01-03 | url = http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/01/03/loc_primary03final.html | work = [[Cincinnati Enquirer]] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> He won with 40.26% of the electorate.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2004ElectionsResults/04-0302RepOHReps.aspx 2004 primary election results] (2004-03-02)</ref> He ran unopposed in the general election, and began his term in 2005.<ref>[http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/03/03/loc_Clermontstate03FINAL.html 62-vote difference means a recount in state Senate]</ref>
When incumbent [[Jean Schmidt]] decided to run for the [[Ohio Senate]], Uecker was one of five who ran for her open House seat.<ref>{{cite news | first = Cindy | last = Andrews | title = Republicans face off in March primary | date = 2004-01-03 | url = http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/01/03/loc_primary03final.html | work = [[Cincinnati Enquirer]] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> He won with 40.26% of the electorate.<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2004ElectionsResults/04-0302RepOHReps.aspx 2004 primary election results] (2004-03-02)</ref> He ran unopposed in the general election, and began his term in 2005.<ref>[http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/03/03/loc_Clermontstate03FINAL.html 62-vote difference means a recount in state Senate]</ref>


In 2006, he won a second term against Democrat William Newby with 63.59% of the vote,<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107OHReps.aspx 2006 general election results] (2006-11-07)</ref> and again ran unopposed for a third term in 2008.<ref>[http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081105/NEWS0106/811050385/Dems-likely-short-of-taking-control-of-Ohio-House Dems likely short of taking control of Ohio House]</ref>
In 2006, he won a second term against Democrat William Newby with 63.59% of the vote,<ref>Blackwell, Kenneth [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/electResultsMain/2006ElectionsResults/06-1107OHReps.aspx 2006 general election results] (2006-11-07)</ref> and again ran unopposed for a third term in 2008.<ref>[http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081105/NEWS0106/811050385/Dems-likely-short-of-taking-control-of-Ohio-House Dems likely short of taking control of Ohio House]</ref> For a final term in 2010, Uecker defeated [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]] Barry Cox with 79.94& of the vote.<ref>[http://www.thevoterguide.org/v/enquirer/candidate-detail.do;jsessionid=1457C81CFDA6A3DF220977D1DF1006E3?id=193029802 Ohio House District 66]</ref>

For a final term in 2010, Uecker defeated [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]] Barry Cox with 79.94& of the vote.<ref>[http://www.thevoterguide.org/v/enquirer/candidate-detail.do;jsessionid=1457C81CFDA6A3DF220977D1DF1006E3?id=193029802 Ohio House District 66]</ref> He is serving on the committees of Commerce and Labor (as Chairman), Criminal Justice, and Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security. He also serves on the Clermont County Transportation Improvement District Board of Trustees.
==Ohio Senate==
==Ohio Senate==
In 2012, Uecker was term limited from the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] and opted to run for an open seat in the [[Ohio Senate]]. He won a four way primary with 42.37% of the vote. He was unopposed in the general election.
In 2012, Uecker was term limited from the [[Ohio House of Representatives]] and opted to run for an open seat in the [[Ohio Senate]]. He won a four way primary with 42.37% of the vote. He was unopposed in the general election.

==Policies, positions, and initiatives==
===Collective bargaining===
As the chairman of the House Commerce and Labor Committee, Uecker presided over [[collective bargaining]] reform that many found controversial. It passed out of his committee on March 29, 2011,<ref>{{cite news | first = Jim | last = Siegel | title = Collective-bargaining vote could come today | date = 2011-03-30 | url = http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/03/30/copy/collective-bargaining-vote-could-come-today.html?adsec=politics&sid=101 | work = [[Columbus Dispatch]] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> after 13 hearings and 60 hours of testimony from 200-plus witnesses.<ref>{{cite news | first = Marc | last = Kovac | title = Tempers flare as SB 5 approved | date = 2011-03-31 | url = http://www.vindy.com/news/2011/mar/31/tempers-flare-sb-5-approved/ | work = [[Youngstown Vindicator]] | accessdate = 2011-04-02}}</ref> Making minor changes from the Senate version of the bill, Uecker said he was satisfied with the results.<ref>{{cite news | first = Joe | last = Guillen | title = Controversial Ohio collective bargaining bill heads toward final approval | date = 2011-03-30 | url = http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/03/controversial_ohio_collective.html | work = [[The Plain Dealer]] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> Uecker faced criticism after ordering 65,000 [[petitions]] against the bill removed from the committee room after they were placed there by [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]].<ref>{{cite news | first = Joe | last = Guillen | title = Senate Bill 5 hearing begins with flap over signatures | date = 2011-03-29 | url = http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/03/senate_bill_5_hearing_begins_w.html | work = [[The Plain Dealer]] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> However, he still believed the bill would pass into law.<ref>{{cite news | first = Jon | last = Craig | title = House set to OK SB5 | date = 2011-03-30 | url = http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110329/NEWS0108/103300316/House-panel-approves-SB5-changes?odyssey=tab/topnews/text/News | work = [[Cincinnati Enquirer]] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> He had also stated that it would be influential in helping balance budgets for [[local government]] and [[school districts]],<ref>{{cite news | first = Jim | last = Provance | title = Labor bill advanced by Ohio House committee | date = 2011-03-30 | url = http://toledoblade.com/State/2011/03/30/Labor-bill-advanced-by-House-committee.html | work = [[Toledo Blade]] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> a key aspect of [[Ohio Governor]] [[John Kasich]]'s budget proposal.<ref>{{cite news | first = Laura | last = Bischoff | title = Unions vow repeal as bargaining bill nears passage | date = 2011-03-30 | url = http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio-news/unions-vow-repeal-as-bargaining-bill-nears-passage-1121714.html | work = [[Dayton Daily News]] | accessdate = 2011-03-30}}</ref> Ultimately, the bill passed out of the entire legislature after much controversy.<ref>{{cite news | first = Jon | last = Craig | title = Ohio Legislature approves Senate Bill 5 | date = 2011-03-31 | url = http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20110330/NEWS0108/303300054/ | work = [[Cincinnati Enquirer]] | accessdate = 2011-04-01}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.joeuecker.com Joe Uecker for State Senate] ''official campaign site''
*[http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&task=detail&district=66 The Ohio House of Representatives: Rep. Joe Uecker (R-Loveland)] ''official site''
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{{Members of the Ohio Senate}}
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*[http://www.joeuecker.com Joe Uecker for State Representative] ''official campaign site''
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{{Members of the Ohio House of Representatives}}


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Revision as of 20:51, 13 April 2013

Joe Uecker
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 14th district
Assumed office
January 7, 2013
Preceded byTom Niehaus
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 66th district
In office
January 3, 2005-December 31, 2012
Preceded byJean Schmidt
Succeeded byJohn Becker
Personal details
Born (1954-11-27) November 27, 1954 (age 69)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceLoveland, Ohio
Alma materMoeller High School, University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University
ProfessionSales, Business Owner, Law Enforcement

Joe Uecker is a Republican member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 14th District since 2013. He formerly served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2005 to 2012.

Career

Uecker worked in law enforcement for the City of Deer Park, Clermont County Sheriff's Office, and the City of Montgomery before parlaying his management degree into the private sector in 1988. He also co-owned a private business for three years. Uecker worked as the Administrator of the Clermont County Engineer's Office from 1993 until 2004 and was also a Miami Township Trustee from 1990-2004.

When incumbent Jean Schmidt decided to run for the Ohio Senate, Uecker was one of five who ran for her open House seat.[1] He won with 40.26% of the electorate.[2] He ran unopposed in the general election, and began his term in 2005.[3]

In 2006, he won a second term against Democrat William Newby with 63.59% of the vote,[4] and again ran unopposed for a third term in 2008.[5] For a final term in 2010, Uecker defeated Libertarian Barry Cox with 79.94& of the vote.[6]

Ohio Senate

In 2012, Uecker was term limited from the Ohio House of Representatives and opted to run for an open seat in the Ohio Senate. He won a four way primary with 42.37% of the vote. He was unopposed in the general election.

References

  1. ^ Andrews, Cindy (2004-01-03). "Republicans face off in March primary". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 2011-03-30.
  2. ^ Blackwell, Kenneth 2004 primary election results (2004-03-02)
  3. ^ 62-vote difference means a recount in state Senate
  4. ^ Blackwell, Kenneth 2006 general election results (2006-11-07)
  5. ^ Dems likely short of taking control of Ohio House
  6. ^ Ohio House District 66

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