I ask for your vote and support come November. Together, we can make a difference. Elect John Ryerson. November 2012. Ohio State Representative 68th District. Democratic Party. Further information, E-mail Ryersonforstaterep@gmail.com.

... both sides of the aisle need to set aside their partisan differences and work for meaningful solutions ... MY CAMPAIGN POSITIONS We need to create not just jobs in the district and the State of Ohio, but strive for sustainable economic development, creating those jobs that will sustain our economy for years and decades to come. In order to do this, we must build upon the existing economic, structural and quality of life strengths that exist in this district. Specifically, we need to partner with our existing energy related industries, along with our educational institutions, to make the district a nationally-recognized center for energy related businesses. We need to address the political intransigence currently in Columbus. Members from both sides of the aisle need to set aside their partisan differences and work for meaningful solutions to our economic problems. I pledge that if I am elected I will reach out to the other side of the aisle to formulate solutions for our economic and budgetary difficulties, and further pledge that I will not be bound by the positions of the House caucus. In addressing our budget deficits, I believe that the first step is to analyze our current spending, line by line, to see what programs could be cut without detrimental effects. The second step is to examine the deductions, credits and exemptions from state taxation that have crept into the statutes, which cost the state billions of dollars per year, with an eye toward ending unproductive exemptions, or those that have outlived their usefulness. The third step is to examine the effect of an across the board cut in expenditures. Only after these steps and taken, and the result still found wanting, should any tax increases be considered. Further, we need to address our still unconstitutional school funding system, and reduce its reliance on local property taxes.

John Ryerson of Gambier is running as a Democratic for State Representative for the 68th district. He is an attorney in private practice, who has resided in the district since 1982. John has two adult children. He served on the Village Council for the Village of Gambier from 1995 through 2001, and Council President from 1999 through 2001. He is a graduate of Kenyon College, Northwestern University and Ohio State Moritz College of Law. He served as a Legislative Staff Assistant in the Illinois Senate in Springfield, Illinois. John seeks your vote in November for State Representative, as it is time for a change. It has been 46 years of one-party control in our district. It is time for new ideas and leadership in Columbus.”