Jessica is from Berea. She earned her bachelor's degree in mass communication from Cleveland State University and her master's of fine arts from the University of Southern California. 

Jessica works in media and activist organizing spaces. She previously worked in the entertainment industry. 

Jessica Sutherland's campaign for State Representative in State House District 17 in Ohio is her first run into public office. 


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Believes "companies and those Ohioans with the most must pay our fair share to support the society we all want and deserve."

Believes "companies and those Ohioans with the most" should pay a "fair share" in taxes to support society.

Believes individuals with disabilities should have equal access and opportunities as other Ohioans, and supports including them in discussions on equity, basic needs, and opportunity.

Wants to ensure equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Believes in providing fair wages and strong social safety nets to meet basic needs like hunger, housing, and healthcare.

Advocates for fair wages and strong social safety nets to meet basic needs. 

- Supports the right to join a union.
- Believes "companies and those Ohioans with the most" should pay a "fair share" in taxes to support society.
- Wants to ensure equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Advocates for fair wages and strong social safety nets to meet basic needs. 

Economy

- Supports gun control.
- Supports marijuana legalization.

Public Safety

Believes that no health crisis should bankrupt any family, and neither should a month’s rent or a single missed paycheck.

Believes no health crisis should bankrupt a family. 

- Supports abortion access.
- Believes no health crisis should bankrupt a family. 

Healthcare

Supports policies that aim to protect and expand opportunities through quality public education and improved higher education access and outcomes.

Wants to improve improved higher education access and outcomes.

- Wants to improve improved higher education access and outcomes.

Education

Believes Ohio’s water, trees, and wildlife must be protected.

Wants to protect water, trees, and wildlife in Ohio.

- Wants to protect water, trees, and wildlife in Ohio.

Energy & the Environment

As of August 22, 2024, Jessica Sutherland’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

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Mike was born in Cleveland and lives in Berea. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Baldwin Wallace University, his master's degree in international management from American University, his master's degree in national security and strategic studies from the US Naval War College, and his doctorate degree in education policy, organization, and leadership from the University of Ilinois. He is a scripture reader at his church.

Mike is a Navy Reserve officer and has served as a senior-level presidential appointee at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, a principal advisor to former U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich, and a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of State. He founded and led two small businesses, The Dovilla Group and The Grindstone Institute, and served as the first president and CEO of the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation.

Mike Dovilla served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2011 to 2016, where he was elected majority whip during his 3rd term and chaired 2 standing committees.

As a state representative, established TourismOhio to promote travel and tourism, which employs over 500,000 people in Ohio.

As a state representative, established TourismOhio to promote travel and tourism.

As a state representative, authored the “Welcome to Ohio” law, which eliminates the driving test requirement for new or returning Ohio residents with a valid out-of-state driver’s license.

As a state representative, established an Ohio economic gardening pilot program to support growth strategies for Ohio-based tier 2 companies.

Established an Ohio economic gardening pilot program to support growth strategies for Ohio-based tier 2 companies.

Believes government should be accountable for every tax dollar spent.

Believes all Ohioans who want to work deserve the opportunity to find a good paying job.

As a state representative, established the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) to prevent "burdensome government regulations" on Ohio businesses.

- As a state representative, established TourismOhio to promote travel and tourism.
- As a state representative, authored the “Welcome to Ohio” law, which eliminates the driving test requirement for new or returning Ohio residents with a valid out-of-state driver’s license.
- Established an Ohio economic gardening pilot program to support growth strategies for Ohio-based tier 2 companies.
- Believes government should be accountable for every tax dollar spent.
- Supports private sector job creation.
- Believes all Ohioans who want to work deserve the opportunity to find a good paying job.
- As a state representative, established the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) to prevent "burdensome government regulations" on Ohio businesses.

As of August 22, 2024, Mike Dovilla’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports school choice and parental involvement in their children's education.

Believes aligning classroom values with home values and encouraging parental engagement in education reform gives children the best chance for success.

Believes in improving oversight, transparency, and accountability in Ohio’s charter schools.

As a state representative, supported a bill to reform charter schools to increase oversight, transparency, and accountability.  

As a state representative, authored a fiscal transparency provision requiring public school districts to report annually on expenditures used for classroom instruction versus administrative overhead.

As a state representative, authored legislation requiring public school districts to report annually on expenditures used for classroom instruction versus administrative overhead.

- Supports school choice and parental involvement in their children's education.
- Believes aligning classroom values with home values and encouraging parental engagement in education reform gives children the best chance for success.
- As a state representative, supported a bill to reform charter schools to increase oversight, transparency, and accountability.  
- As a state representative, authored legislation requiring public school districts to report annually on expenditures used for classroom instruction versus administrative overhead.

As a state representative, authored resolutions encouraging federal approval of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, citing potential job support for American and Ohio manufacturing, construction, and maritime sectors.

As a state representative, authored resolutions encouraging federal approval of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline.

- As a state representative, authored resolutions encouraging federal approval of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline.

Promises to run a "transparent, accessible, and responsive office" that represents the best interests of local residents.

- Promises to run a "transparent, accessible, and responsive office" that represents the best interests of local residents.

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- Your State Representative participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 99 members of the Ohio House of Representatives. The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is a limit of 4 successive terms. 