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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Thomas West is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 49. West was first elected to the chamber in 2016. West is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

West serves on the Canton City Council. He is the Annexation Chairman and a member of the Capital Improvement Committee, Special Improvement District and Canton Community Improvement Corporation. West received his masters in social work administration and a bachelors in social work from the University of Akron.

Education

  • Attended, Community College of Baltimore
  • Attended, Kent State University
  • MSW, Social Work Administration, University of Akron, 2001
  • Graduated, Marketing, Business Administration, Mount Union College, 1988

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Community College of Baltimore
  • Attended, Kent State University
  • MSW, Social Work Administration, University of Akron, 2001
  • Graduated, Marketing, Business Administration, Mount Union College, 1988
  • Medical Case Manager, Equitas Health, 2014-2015
  • President/General Manager, The Cantonian, 2010-2012

Political Experience

  • Attended, Community College of Baltimore
  • Attended, Kent State University
  • MSW, Social Work Administration, University of Akron, 2001
  • Graduated, Marketing, Business Administration, Mount Union College, 1988
  • Medical Case Manager, Equitas Health, 2014-2015
  • President/General Manager, The Cantonian, 2010-2012
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 49, 2017-present
  • Former Member, Canton City Council
  • Candidate, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 49, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Candidate, Ohio House of Representatives, District 52, 2008
  • Candidate, Ohio State Senate, District 29, 2006

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Economic Development, Commerce, and Labor, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation and Public Safety Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Aging and Long Term Care

Member, Criminal Justice

Member, Finance

Member, Health

Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Community College of Baltimore
  • Attended, Kent State University
  • MSW, Social Work Administration, University of Akron, 2001
  • Graduated, Marketing, Business Administration, Mount Union College, 1988
  • Medical Case Manager, Equitas Health, 2014-2015
  • President/General Manager, The Cantonian, 2010-2012
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 49, 2017-present
  • Former Member, Canton City Council
  • Candidate, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 49, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Candidate, Ohio House of Representatives, District 52, 2008
  • Candidate, Ohio State Senate, District 29, 2006
  • Former Chair, Annexation Committee, Canton City Council
  • Former Member, Canton Community Improvement Corporation, Canton City Council
  • Former Member, Capital Improvement Committee, Canton City Council
  • Member, Governor's Executive Workforce Board
  • Member, Ohio Advisory on Aging
  • Member, Ohio Commission on Fatherhood
  • Former Member, Special Improvement District, Canton City Council
State Bills
Events

2020

Aug. 1
Ohio Promise Town Hall with State Representative Thomas West

Thur 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Canton City Hall Canton, OH

Jul. 5
The Ohio Promise "For the People" Conversation

Fri 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

East Canton Village Park East Canton, OH