Jerry Cirino

Senator Jerry C. Cirino is currently serving his second term in the Ohio Senate, representing the people of Lake County and portions of Cuyahoga County. He brings proven leadership and considerable business expertise, and a keen understanding of local government to state government. With history of driving change, Senator Cirino sponsored SB 1 (136th GA) and SB 135 (134th GA), key pieces of higher education legislation, both now law, that have positively impacted Ohio’s colleges and universities, students, and taxpayers. Additionally, he played a pivotal role as Chair of the Senate Finance Committee in guiding the Senate through the most recent operating budget process, ensuring responsible fiscal management while supporting critical programs for Ohio’s future. The budget included a plethora of positive reforms for the state including property tax reform. This general assembly, Senator Cirino has co-sponsored 56 bills, actively working with a vast number of legislators. Before his tenure in the Senate, Senator Cirino spent four years as a Lake County Commissioner, where he gained invaluable experience in local governance. As a county commissioner, he was instrumental…