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As Chairman of the State Government and Elections Committee, Mecklenborg is overseeing the bill that allows for the privatization of the Ohio Department of Development, a large initiative of ] ]. Currently, he is also sponsoring legislation that would require performance audits of state agencies, allowing the Auditor of State to conduct performance audits of four specific state agencies every two years and all others on a rotating basis. | As Chairman of the State Government and Elections Committee, Mecklenborg is overseeing the bill that allows for the privatization of the Ohio Department of Development, a large initiative of ] ]. Currently, he is also sponsoring legislation that would require performance audits of state agencies, allowing the Auditor of State to conduct performance audits of four specific state agencies every two years and all others on a rotating basis. | ||
Mecklenborg is also introducing a housekeeping measure that would make changes specific to the ]. The measure increases from 50 to 100 the number of signatures required on a nominating petition for a judge and changes the filing deadline from August to the day before the primary. Mecklenborg has noted that Hamilton County Republican and Democratic parties both submitted letters in support of the bill. |
Mecklenborg is also introducing a housekeeping measure that would make changes specific to the ]. The measure increases from 50 to 100 the number of signatures required on a nominating petition for a judge and changes the filing deadline from August to the day before the primary. Mecklenborg has noted that Hamilton County Republican and Democratic parties both submitted letters in support of the bill. | ||
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Robert Mecklenborg | |
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Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office October 9, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Bill Seitz |
Personal details | |
Born | (1953-06-16) June 16, 1953 (age 71) Cincinnati, Ohio |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Green Township, Ohio |
Alma mater | Ohio University, University of Cincinnati |
Profession | Attorney |
Robert Mecklenborg is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 30th district since his appointment in 2007. He serves as Chairman of the State Government and Elections Committee.
Life and Career
After graduating from Ohio University and with a law degree from the University of Cincinnati, Mecklenborg went on to found the lawfirm Hayle & Mecklenborg. Mecklenborg also served as solicitor and prosecutor for the Village of Cleves. He is a former law director for the City of Cheviot, and a former assistant county prosecutor.
Ohio House of Representatives
When Senator Patricia Clancy resigned her Senate seat to take a position within Hamilton County, Representative Bill Seitz was appointed to take her spot. Mecklenborg, along with fellow Republican Dick Hammersmith, were mentioned as potential successors to Seitz in the 30th House District. With the endorsement of the Hamilton County Republican Party, Mecklenborg soon emerged as the favorite, and soon after he won the appointment. He officially took his seat on October 9, 2007.
In the 2008 primary, Mecklenborg was again up against Hammersmith, but this time on the ballot. The race looked to be competitive, but in the end Mecklenborg was able to retain his seat easily, winning by almost 4,000 votes. In the general election, Mecklenborg faced Democrat Bob Klug, but won by almost 29,000 votes.
Mecklenborg easily won reelection in 2010 against Democrat Richard Luken, winning by about 28,000 votes. He currently serves as Chairman of the State Government and Elections Committee, and on the committees of Finance and Appropriations and the Higher Education Subcommittee, and Judiciary and Ethics. He also is a member of the Ohio Arts Council.
House Initiatives
As Chairman of the State Government and Elections Committee, Mecklenborg is overseeing the bill that allows for the privatization of the Ohio Department of Development, a large initiative of Governor John Kasich. Currently, he is also sponsoring legislation that would require performance audits of state agencies, allowing the Auditor of State to conduct performance audits of four specific state agencies every two years and all others on a rotating basis.
Mecklenborg is also introducing a housekeeping measure that would make changes specific to the Hamilton County Municipal Court. The measure increases from 50 to 100 the number of signatures required on a nominating petition for a judge and changes the filing deadline from August to the day before the primary. Mecklenborg has noted that Hamilton County Republican and Democratic parties both submitted letters in support of the bill.
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References
- Seitz to be appointed to Senate?
- Pro gunner appointed to replace Seitz in state's 30th House District
- 2008 primary election results
- 2008 general election results
- 2010 election results
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