Ballotpedia, Melanie Miller (Ohio)

Melanie holds a bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University. She lives in Ashland with her husband, Matt. 

Melanie currently works as the executive director of the Ashland Pregnancy Care Center. She previously worked as a high school teacher and as a program coordinator for a youth mentorship program.

Melanie Miller currently serves as a state representative in State House District 67. She was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving her 1st term. 

Plans to work towards fostering a "pro-business environment..."

Said, "Whether it is freedom from an oppressive and intrusive government, or freedom from excessive taxation and burdensome regulations, I will always fight to protect our freedoms..."

Believes small businesses and the county agricultural industry drive the local economy.

- Plans to work towards fostering a "pro-business environment..."
- Said, "Whether it is freedom from an oppressive and intrusive government, or freedom from excessive taxation and burdensome regulations, I will always fight to protect our freedoms..."
- Believes small businesses and the county agricultural industry drive the local economy.

Economy

Public Safety

Fought to end funding for Planned Parenthood. 

- Opposes abortion access.
- Fought to end funding for Planned Parenthood. 

Healthcare

Believes all children should have access to a strong education.  

Wants to ensure schools have necessary resources.

Supports considering parent's opinions when developing the school curriculum.

Opposes any forms of teaching that "tells a child that their value is diminished because of the color of their skin or because of their upbringing."

- Believes all children should have access to a strong education.  
- Wants to ensure schools have necessary resources.
- Supports considering parent's opinions when developing the school curriculum.
- Opposes any forms of teaching that "tells a child that their value is diminished because of the color of their skin or because of their upbringing."

Education

As of August 7, 2024, Melanie Miller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes "The freedom that we cherish...is not a gift from our government, it is a gift from God."

- Believes "The freedom that we cherish...is not a gift from our government, it is a gift from God."

Voting & Elections

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Melanie Miller

Melanie earned a bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University. She is married to the mayor of Ashland where she lives with her family.

Melanie is the Executive Director of the Ashland Pregnancy Care Center, an organization that provides compassionate care and life-affirming options to women in the greater-Ashland County area who are facing unexpected pregnancies. She previously worked as a high school teacher and later as a program coordinator for a youth mentorship program.

Melanie Miller is currently serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives and is running for reelection.

Believes in "freedom from excessive taxation and burdensome regulations."

Plans to create more jobs by fostering a pro-business environment.

- Believes in "freedom from excessive taxation and burdensome regulations."
- Plans to create more jobs by fostering a pro-business environment.

- Plans to protect the right to bear arms.

Has fought to defund Planned Parenthood and end abortions.

- Has fought to defund Planned Parenthood and end abortions.

Supports parental intervention in education and greater resources for schools.

- Supports parental intervention in education and greater resources for schools.

Melanie Miller lives in Ohio and attended Ohio State University. She is a member of Grace Church and has a family with her husband and two children.

Melanie Miller is currently the Director of Community Outreach at a local non-profit organization. She previously worked as a high school teacher and later as a program coordinator for a youth mentorship program.

As of August 16, 2024, Melanie Miller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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