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C/COBCTC endorses State Rep. Jeff LaRe for Ohio District 73

C/COBCTC endorses State Rep. Jeff LaRe for Ohio District 73

by James Ross | Sep 8, 2022 | Election

The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council proudly endorses Ohio State Rep. Jeff LaRe for the 73rd District. LaRe, a Republican, currently serves District 77. Due to the redistricting process, he was moved into the 73rd district. LaRe, a...
C/COBCTC endorses State Rep. Jeff LaRe for Ohio District 73

C/COBCTC endorses State Rep. Rich Brown for Ohio State Rep. District 5

by James Ross | Sep 6, 2022 | Election

The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council proudly endorses Rep. Rich Brown for Ohio State Representative District 5. The Democrat currently serves in the 20th District, but due to redistricting, was moved to the 5th District.  “I am running...
C/COBCTC endorses State Rep. Jeff LaRe for Ohio District 73

C/COBCTC Endorses Russ Harris for Ohio State Rep. District 10

by James Ross | Sep 2, 2022 | Election

The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council proudly endorses Democrat Russ Harris for Ohio State Representative of District 10. “I am honored to be endorsed by the Building Trades,” Harris said. “These are the men and women who build a better...
C/COBCTC endorses State Rep. Jeff LaRe for Ohio District 73

Kelly Harrop announces bid for state rep seat

by James Ross | Mar 8, 2022 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Election

Kelly Harrop, Communications and Outreach Director for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, made her debut on the America’s Workforce Union Podcast, and discussed her candidacy to become a member of the Ohio State House of...
C/COBCTC endorses State Rep. Jeff LaRe for Ohio District 73

Hager: Central Ohio candidates endorsed by C/COBCTC shined on election night

by James Ross | Nov 12, 2021 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Election

On his monthly appearance on the America’s Workforce Union Podcast, Dorsey Hager, the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, talked about the November election and its implications for union members in...
C/COBCTC endorses State Rep. Jeff LaRe for Ohio District 73

Hager: Issue 7 is bad news that could cost Columbus millions

by James Ross | Oct 14, 2021 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Election

On his monthly appearance on the America’s Workforce Union Podcast, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager discussed Issue 7 and why it could cost Columbus millions of tax dollars with AWF host Ed...
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