Jeff Crossman

Jeff Crossman graduated from Wickliffe High School. Crossman earned a B.A. in sociology and political science from the University of Mount Union, an M.A. from the University of Akron, and a J.D. from Cleveland State University. His career experience includes working as counsel to The Millennia Companies. Crossman served as the vice president of the board of trustees of the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a life-long Ohioan and practicing lawyer of 20+ years. I was raised in the small town of Wickliffe, Ohio, which like too many Ohio towns lost hundreds of jobs when the main factory in the town shuttered their plant. We grew up with little, but my single mother raised her three children to work hard, have faith, play fair, and be honest in life. I paid my way through college, something that often seemed impossible, and later worked full time during the day to pay my way through law school at night. Eventually I moved to Parma, where I live today with my wife, a high school teacher. I ran and was elected as a Parma city councilman in 2013. Later I ran for the Ohio House of Representatives, where I serve today. After spending time in state government - and working hard to form a bipartisan coalition to remove the corrupt speaker of the Ohio House Larry Householder - I've seen enough to know that many of our leaders do not represent our interests. I'm running to bring accountability to our state government and make sure that Ohio's government works for all Ohioans, not just the powerful and well-connected.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Ohioans are constantly being ripped off and our cost of living is rising due in part to the inept Columbus politicians, statehouse corruption, and bad faith politics. As Attorney General, I will strive everyday to hold corrupt officials accountable, no matter their party, their office, or how many powerful allies they have. Ohioans must have a government which works each day to improve the lives of the people of this state.Protecting our civil rights and inherent freedoms is paramount as Attorney General. Extremists in Ohio are waging a war on women and treating them as second class citizens by not allowing them to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions - this is a massive government overreach into the private lives of women and must be stopped so we can preserve the life, health, and religious freedom of everyone in our state.We must fight for Ohio workers and make sure Ohio remains a “workers first” state. Not only does this mean working to create good paying jobs, but also holding bad employers accountable when they refuse to play by the rules and evade labor protections. From wage theft due to misclassifying workers, to intentionally hiring undocumented workers and not paying their fair share of taxes, too many big businesses are getting away with cheating workers. The Attorney General can and should play a big role in ensuring employers play by the rules and treat workers fairly. As a son, grandson, brother, and husband of labor members, I will always fight for workers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about fiscally responsible, transparent, and accountable government. Our state has developed a reputation as one of the most corrupt in the country. That corruption costs out state millions of dollars a year, dollars that could help better fund our public schools, that could support treatment for those battling addiction, or any other public policy priority.

I'm also deeply invested in making sure that Ohioans have access to affordable, quality healthcare and health insurance. I watched my mother battle brain cancer while the national debate raged about whether to blow up the Affordable Care Act, a move that would placed my mother's access to treatment and insurance in great jeopardy at a crucial point in her life.

I also sincerely care about protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe it is not the government's business to tell a woman whether or not to carry a pregnancy to term.

Lastly, as the grandson, son, and spouse of union workers I am passionate about protecting the right to organize and other policies that advance the interests of working people. Through my own family I have seen just how important unions are to establishing a quality, middle-class life.

Campaign website

Crossman's campaign website stated the following:

Reproductive Rights and Abortion Care

Jeff pledges to be an adamant defender of anyone seeking freedom from government intrusion into personal reproductive decisions. Jeff also understands that access to safe abortion care means access to the healthcare women often need when they are planning their families. Jeff has already rolled out his plan to support reproductive freedom in Ohio which you can read here, and supports enshrining the right to this freedom in Ohio’s Constitution.

Supporting Working Ohioans and Families

Growing up in a working class union family and raised by a single mom, Jeff was taught the values of hard-work, faith, and family. Jeff understands first-hand the struggles Ohioans often deal with, and knows that having elected leaders on their side instead of on the side of the wealthy, the connected, and big business can make a significant difference in ensuring everyone has a shot at the American dream. This is why Jeff always has and always will support collective bargaining rights, opposes so-called “right to work” bills, and intends to go after those that engage in wage theft and tax fraud.

Jeff has also pledged to support Ohioans who want to retire with safety and security in Ohio and will use the power of the Attorney General to ensure access to affordable, quality healthcare and defend earned retirement benefits. Jeff understands that Ohioans deserve higher wages, lower healthcare costs, and the ability to retire with dignity.

Fighting Ohio’s Corruption

Jeff believes in accountability. He led the effort to expel Larry Householder from the Ohio House after the Federal government indicted Householder for his role in the “largest public corruption scheme” in Ohio’s history. People told Jeff it couldn’t be done, but Householder became the first legislator kicked out since the Civil War as a result of Jeff’s effort. This is the same tenacity that Jeff intends to use on behalf of Ohioans as Attorney General. Jeff has already pledged to start a task-force specifically to address Ohio’s state corruption problem because Jeff knows that government corruption holds Ohio back by costing us more to live here and costing us the good paying jobs that leave because of it. While Jeff’s opponent has refused to lift a finger to help Ohioans eliminate corruption, Jeff will fight for you.

Finally Ending Ohio’s Opioid Epidemic

In the past four years, Ohio’s opioid crisis has returned with a vengeance–increasing dramatically each year under the current Attorney General. We must do more to stop this epidemic by stopping the drugs before they get into the hands of Ohioans, supporting recovery, and using the Attorney General’s office to hold all of those accountable for creating this crisis.

Keeping communities strong and safe

As a City Council member and State Representative, Jeff is used to working with local law enforcement to ensure they have the resources to keep our communities safe while honoring our civil rights. As Ohio’s next Attorney General, Jeff will take that same approach for the entire state. Jeff will also continue working to oppose legislation that threatens the safety of our communities and endangers our schools.

Safeguarding Democracy

Erasing voters from the vote rolls through “purges,” gerrymandering, and a lack of respect for the rule of law have all led to increasing dysfunctional government. It has also led to deep divisions in our country when we should be working together to solve problems. Jeff has already pledged to protect voter’s rights, fight to end the gerrymandering that rigs our government against us and diminishes our voice in government, advocate for competitive districts, and hold those who refuse to honor the rule of law accountable.[3]

—Jeff Crossman's campaign website (2022)[4]

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