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| investigators say Mecklenborg had viagra in his system and another drug and a woman in the car with him. He is charged with endangering the life of Tiona Roberts, who is not his wife. There are reports<ref>{{cite news | title = State Rep Mecklenborg Likely Arrested with a Stripper | date = 2011-06-30 | url = http://www.plunderbund.com/2011/06/30/state-rep-mecklenborg-likely-arrested-with-a-stripper/ | work = ] | accessdate = 2011-06-30}}</ref> that she is connected to a Lawrenceburg strip club called Concepts Showgirls. <ref>{{cite news | title = Local State Representative Arrested For DUI | date = 2011-06-30 | url = http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/Local-State-Representative-Arrested-For-DUI/EIlId2XA1UCtcYNjsQ4bYg.cspx | work = ] | accessdate = 2011-06-30}}</ref> | investigators say Mecklenborg had viagra in his system and another drug and a woman in the car with him. He is charged with endangering the life of Tiona Roberts, who is not his wife. There are reports<ref>{{cite news | title = State Rep Mecklenborg Likely Arrested with a Stripper | date = 2011-06-30 | url = http://www.plunderbund.com/2011/06/30/state-rep-mecklenborg-likely-arrested-with-a-stripper/ | work = ] | accessdate = 2011-06-30}}</ref> that she is connected to a Lawrenceburg strip club called Concepts Showgirls. <ref>{{cite news | title = Local State Representative Arrested For DUI | date = 2011-06-30 | url = http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/Local-State-Representative-Arrested-For-DUI/EIlId2XA1UCtcYNjsQ4bYg.cspx | work = ] | accessdate = 2011-06-30}}</ref> | ||
| In Ohio, the state ] director |
In Ohio, the state ] director Kellie Copeland called on Mecklenborg to apologize to women for his remarks in the legislature and for allegedly endangering the lives of those around him in a motor vehicle.<ref>Associated Press Ohio Statehouse reporter Julie Carr Smyth, "Ohio lawmaker faces charge of drunken driving" </ref> | ||
| "State Rep. Mecklenborg has a lot of nerve lecturing women about valuing life during a debate on abortion in the Ohio House this week, especially given his recent arrest for illegal behavior that endangered his life, and those around him," Copeland said in a statement.<ref>Associated Press Ohio Statehouse reporter Julie Carr Smyth, "Ohio lawmaker faces charge of drunken driving" </ref> | "State Rep. Mecklenborg has a lot of nerve lecturing women about valuing life during a debate on abortion in the Ohio House this week, especially given his recent arrest for illegal behavior that endangered his life, and those around him," Copeland said in a statement.<ref>Associated Press Ohio Statehouse reporter Julie Carr Smyth, "Ohio lawmaker faces charge of drunken driving" </ref> | ||
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| Robert Mecklenborg | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office October 9, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Seitz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1952-04-01) April 1, 1952 (age 72) 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. As chairman of the state government and elections committee, he introduced a bill to require voters to produce state-issued photo identification in order to vote. On June 29, 2011, Mecklenborg delivered an impassioned floor speech and cast a vote in support of a controversial bill to ban abortions at the first detectable fetal heartbeat. He voted for a bill to eliminate collective bargaining by public workers in Ohio.
Life and career
Representative Mecklenborg graduated from the Roman Catholic St. Xavier High School (Cincinnati). After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio University, he obtained a law degree from the University of Cincinnati. He was licensed to practice law in Ohio in 1978 and in Federal Court for the Southern District in 1983. He co-founded the law firm of Hayle & Mecklenborg.
He lives with his wife, Jan, in Green Township. They have three children: Jill, Rob and Laura.
Mecklenborg served as solicitor and prosecutor for the Cleves, a village in Hamilton County with a population of 2,735 and a land area of 1.58 sq. miles ; Mecklenborg is also a former law director and a former assistant county prosecutor for the city of Cheviot, a residential suburb of Cincinnati.
Ohio House of Representatives
With the endorsement of the Hamilton County Republican Party, Mecklenborg was appointed to succeed Bill Seitz in the 30th House District in the Ohio legislature in 2007. He was seated October 9, 2007.
In the 2008 primary, Mecklenborg won the Republican party nomination for the 30th House District seat. In the general election, Mecklenborg defeated Democrat Bob Klug by nearly 29,000 votes.
He retained the 30th House District seat in 2010 in the race against Democrat Richard Luken. He 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; and the State Victims Assistance Advisory Committee.
Mecklenborg is overseeing the bill that allows for the privatization of the Ohio Department of Development, an initiative of Governor of Ohio John Kasich. He is sponsoring legislation to require performance audits of state agencies.
Mecklenborg introduced a measure to increase from 50 to 100 the number of signatures required on a nominating petition for a judge in the Hamilton County Municipal Court. The measure would also change 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.
In a recent measure, Mecklenborg and Lou Blessing have proposed to require a photo ID when voting. Current law states you only need an ID. Opponents have stated it is a modern day 'poll tax', and that it unfairly hurts minorities and the handicapped. Mecklenborg has called it the "cornerstone" of further election measures that will be proposed.
With a measure to eliminate collective bargaining taking a large portion of time up in the legislative assembly, Mecklenborg has acknowledged that the legislation has put the General Assembly behind in much of its work. Mecklenborg voted for the bill.
Drunk Driving Charge
Mecklenborg was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following an April 23, 2011 traffic stop outside of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. The officer smelled alcohol and said that Mecklenborg’s eyes were bloodshot. investigators say Mecklenborg had viagra in his system and another drug and a woman in the car with him. He is charged with endangering the life of Tiona Roberts, who is not his wife. There are reports that she is connected to a Lawrenceburg strip club called Concepts Showgirls.
In Ohio, the state NARAL Pro-Choice America director Kellie Copeland called on Mecklenborg to apologize to women for his remarks in the legislature and for allegedly endangering the lives of those around him in a motor vehicle.
"State Rep. Mecklenborg has a lot of nerve lecturing women about valuing life during a debate on abortion in the Ohio House this week, especially given his recent arrest for illegal behavior that endangered his life, and those around him," Copeland said in a statement.
References
- Columbus Dispatch
- Associated Press: "Ohio lawmaker faces charge of drunken driving"
- Ohio State House record <http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&task=detail&district=30>
- Ohio Hometown Locator
- Ohio State House record
- Pro gunner appointed to replace Seitz in state's 30th House District
- Brunner, Jennifer 2008 primary election results (2008-03-04)
- Brunner, Jennifer 2008 general election results (2008-11-04)
- Brunner, Jennifer 2010 election results (2010-11-02)
- Quan, Truong (2011-03-23). "Bill: voters need photo ID". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- Feran, Thomas (2011-04-04). "Ohio House Speaker William G. Batchelder says Georgia's photo ID law did not stop black voters: PolitiFact Ohio". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
- Marshall, Aaron (2011-03-24). "Ohio House approves legislation requiring state photo ID to vote". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- Peale, Cliff (2011-04-08). "GOP Rep: SB5 drained General Assembly". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- "State Rep. Arrested On Drunken Driving Charge". WLWT. 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
- "State Rep Mecklenborg Likely Arrested with a Stripper". Plunderbund.com. 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- "Local State Representative Arrested For DUI". WKRC. 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- Associated Press Ohio Statehouse reporter Julie Carr Smyth, "Ohio lawmaker faces charge of drunken driving"
- Associated Press Ohio Statehouse reporter Julie Carr Smyth, "Ohio lawmaker faces charge of drunken driving"
