I’m Andy Thompson. I have been proud to serve the people of Southeast Ohio these past two years as your State Representative and I look forward to the new challenges facing our corner of the state as we ramp up the 2012 campaign season. My district has changed and, if elected, I will represent a slightly different part of our state: Noble, Carroll, and Harrison Counties as well as parts of Washington and Belmont Counties.
We have accomplished many positive things these past two years, including passing a responsible budget that did not count on a federal bailout and did not raise taxes; ending the death tax; reforming burdensome regulations for small business owners; and strengthening 2nd amendment rights in Ohio. I proudly co-sponsored the Heartbeat Bill and sincerely hope the Senate will pass this measure as soon as possible.
Your General Assembly also replenished the Rainy Day Fund, which formerly contained $.89, and now has more than $200 million in it. Ohio continues to outpace the federal government in turning its economy around, thanks in no small part to the tremendous amount of investment coming into our area from major oil companies. The governor continues to pound the pavement regarding his proposed severance tax hike, disregarding the impact it will have on farm families, economic development, and other prospective business investment. I will continue to oppose such proposals.
In short, the Ohio House “is in order” but we have more to accomplish. I have been blessed to work with a fabulous team of Conservatives in the House. I look forward to the next two years which will be crucial for the oil and gas development of Southeast Ohio and the prosperity our natural resources will continue to yield for all Ohioans.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
