Ohio State Representative, District 81

Rockey also believes in the importance of supporting expecting mothers by providing them with the resources and alternatives needed to choose life over abortion.

Source: On the Issues

Patti Rockey calls for a return to the basics and embrace common sense in education. This is not about discarding progress; it is about ensuring that fundamental principles remain at the heart of teaching and learning. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and character development, Patti aims to create an educational environment that equips students for the challenges of the future while honoring the wisdom of the past.

Source: On the Issues

Billions of tax dollars are being diverted from our public schools to non-traditional educational systems. Charter schools and private schools are a mixed bag when it comes to educational outcomes, and the voucher system is little more than a subsidy to the well-to-do at the expense of the rest of us.

Source: My values

The greatest threat to our democracy is the systematic dismantling of reasonable, convenient access to the voting booth. Indiscriminate purging of registered voter files, the reduction in early voting days, and the elimination of same-day registration and voting have had a chilling effect on the ability of many to vote, particularly minorities and the elderly.

Source: My values

Transparency in all levels of government is crucial for fostering accountability, trust, and informed citizenry. When government actions and decisions are made openly and accessible to the public, it allows for scrutiny and ensures that officials are held accountable for their actions. This openness deters corruption, promotes efficient use of public resources, and enhances the overall functions of political institutions.

Source: On the Issues

As a staunch supporter and defender of the Second Amendment, Patti Rockey firmly believes in the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This right is fundamental for personal protection, self-defense, and safeguarding our liberties against tyranny. Organizations like the NRA and political figures who champion this right play a crucial role in preserving our freedoms.

Source: On the Issues

The elimination of ACA subsidies and the ongoing cuts to Medicaid will cause a wave of insurance premium increases that will ripple through our state for years to come.

Source: My values

Outdated zoning, arcane local rules and complicated incentives have put a stranglehold on affordable housing development in Ohio. Large developers with the capital and sophistication to navigate these obstacles are not interested in rural areas and small developers are often faced with the unwillingness of banks to finance them.

Source: My values

Taxpayers need relief. We don’t have a revenue problem in the state, we have a spending problem. And that’s in most levels of government.

Source: Rockey sees a spending problem at state level

I am honored to announce my candidacy for the 81st District seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. With a steadfast commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and principled leadership, I am ready to bring my experience and dedication to serve the people of Northwest Ohio at the Statehouse.

Source: About Patti

The American middle class is under attack. Values that we have held sacred for generations are being trampled. The country is increasingly for sale to the ultra-wealthy.

Source: Putting people before politics

If elected, I will bring the same work ethic I learned on that dairy farm to the work of ensuring that everyone has a fair shot at the blessings this state has to offer, with honesty, fairness, and decency.

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