John Otterman
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John Otterman is a former Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives
, who represented the 45th District from 2008 to 2010. A environmental consultant and a former member of Akron, Ohio
City Council from 1992 to 2007, Otterman is the son of Robert J. Otterman
, a prominent Akron politician.
In 2008, the elder Otterman retired early from his seat in the Ohio House, prompting Democrats to appoint a successor. The younger Otterman applied to fill his father's seat, and was appointed. Up for reelection in 2008, Otterman defeated Republican Joe Fazek easily to win a full two year term.
Otterman gained national attention for specific projects that were facing Akron. Otterman was successful in steering a significant amount of stimulus funds to his district.
Up for a second full term in 2010, Otterman first faced Zack Milkovich
, a political novice, in the primary election. Milkovich defeated Otterman in a primary upset. Otterman remained in office for the rest of his term, leaving in December 2010.
Following his defeat, he returned to the private sector.
Ohio House of Representatives
The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower house of the Ohio General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio; the other house of the bicameral legislature being the Ohio Senate....
, who represented the 45th District from 2008 to 2010. A environmental consultant and a former member of Akron, Ohio
Akron, Ohio
Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan...
City Council from 1992 to 2007, Otterman is the son of Robert J. Otterman
Robert J. Otterman
Robert J. Otterman is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 45th District from 2001–2008, when he was replaced by his son, John Otterman.-References:...
, a prominent Akron politician.
In 2008, the elder Otterman retired early from his seat in the Ohio House, prompting Democrats to appoint a successor. The younger Otterman applied to fill his father's seat, and was appointed. Up for reelection in 2008, Otterman defeated Republican Joe Fazek easily to win a full two year term.
Otterman gained national attention for specific projects that were facing Akron. Otterman was successful in steering a significant amount of stimulus funds to his district.
Up for a second full term in 2010, Otterman first faced Zack Milkovich
Zack Milkovich
Zack Milkovich is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving the Forty Fifth District since 2011.-Career:After graduation from the University of Akron, Milkovich worked in Akron's tire mold industry for 20 years and now acts as a contractor and real estate investor.-Ohio House of...
, a political novice, in the primary election. Milkovich defeated Otterman in a primary upset. Otterman remained in office for the rest of his term, leaving in December 2010.
Following his defeat, he returned to the private sector.