Religion Protestant Political party Republican Name Jonathan Dever | Spouse(s) Martha Party Republican Party Profession Attorney | |
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Born November 28, 1972 (age 51) ( 1972-11-28 ) Alma mater University of CincinnatiIndiana University of PennsylvaniaCapital University Law School Residence Madeira, Ohio, United States |
Jonathan dever for state representative
Jonathan Dever (born November 28, 1972) is the Representative for the 28th district of the Ohio House of Representatives. Dever was raised in Montgomery, Ohio and went on to graduate with a BA from University of Cincinnati, an MILR from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a JD from Capital University Law School. He has since started the Dever Law Firm in Cincinnati, where he lives with his wife and two sons. In 2014, Dever opted to run for the Ohio House of Representatives in the 28th district, which had been represented by Democrat Connie Pillich for the past six years. In a close primary, Dever prevailed by 66 votes. He would go on to face Democrat Micah Kamrass, in what would be one of the closest watched state House races of the cycle. He would ultimately defeat Kamrass 56%-44% to take the seat.
Contents
- Jonathan dever for state representative
- State Representative Jonathan Dever Delivers
- Early life and education
- Ohio House of Representatives
- Jobs
- Education
- Housing
- Central Corridor Gas Pipeline Extension Project
- 2014 Campaign
- 2016 Campaign
- References
Representative Dever was appointed by the Speaker to serve on Ways and Means Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee, Community and Family Advancement Committee, and the Sub-Committee on Minority Affairs.
State Representative Jonathan Dever Delivers.
Early life and education
Dever was born in Tacoma, Washington as his father, a Cincinnati native, was stationed at Fort Lewis Military Base during the Vietnam Conflict. His father instilled in him the values of public service and after an Honorable Discharge, the Dever family moved back home to the Cincinnati area.
Dever was raised in Montgomery, Ohio and went on to graduate with a BA from University of Cincinnati where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Later, he earned a master's degree in Industrial Labor Relations from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and subsequently earned his Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School. He has since started the Dever Law Firm in West Chester, Ohio. He currently he lives in Madeira with his wife and two sons.
Ohio House of Representatives
Wasting no time after taking office, Dever gained a reputation as no-nonsense legislator who could get things done. In the General Assembly's annual Family Feud event, he was selected as the most influential first term legislator.
Jobs
Education
Disability
Housing
Heroin Epidemic
Central Corridor Gas Pipeline Extension Project
Dever has major concerns with the proposed routes for Duke Energy's Central Corridor Gas Pipeline Extension Project, stating that the routes that run through residential neighborhoods would jeopardize families, schools, and communities. Dever supports the establishment of a dialogue between Duke Energy and local residents and officials so that all interested parties have the opportunity to address their concerns before any further action is taken.
2014 Campaign
In 2014, Dever ran for the Ohio House of Representatives in the 28th district, which had been represented by Democrat Connie Pillich since 2009. In a close primary, Dever prevailed by 66 votes. He would go on to face Democrat Micah Kamrass, in what would be one of the closest watched State House races of the 2014 campaign cycle. He would ultimately defeat Kamrass 56%-44% and was sworn in as State Representative in January, 2015.
2016 Campaign
Running for a second term in the Ohio House, Dever was unopposed in the 2016 Primary Election. He would ultimately defeat Democrat Jessica Miranda 57%-42%.