John Patrick Carney
Encyclopedia
John Patrick Carney is a Democratic
member of the Ohio House of Representatives
, representing the 22nd District since 2009.
from Ohio State University
and in 2001 he received a J.D. from the same school. He has a wife, Jennifer, and two young daughters. He is a health care
attorney and currently is employed at Porter, Wright, Morris and Arthur Limited Liability Partnership
.
With his strong showing in 2006, Carney decided to run again in 2008. This time, however, Hughes was out of the race. After facing no opposition in the primary, Carney went on to face insurance agent Michael Keenan in the general election. This time around, Carney was the focus of many negative attack ads. In the end, Carney proved victorious the second time around, besting Keenan by 8,500 votes.
In his freshman term, Speaker of the House Armond Budish
appointed Carney to Finance and Appropriations, including the Subcommittee on Transportation and Justice, as well as the Health, Insurance, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.
In 2010, Carney ran for reelection against Republican Angel Rhodes, Libertarian
Mark Noble and Corey Ansel of the Party for Socialism and Liberation
. He went on to beat Rhodes by about 3,500 votes. Currently, he serves as ranking member of the Insurance Committee, and as a member of the Finance and Appropriations Committee and the Transportation Subcommittee, and the Health and Aging Committee. He is also a member of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Technology and Reform.
's plan to phase out the state's insurance-verification program, sends about 5,400 letters each week to random Ohio drivers asking them to mail back proof of vehicle insurance.
He has also been critical of Governor of Ohio John Kasich
's plan to privatize the Ohio Department of Development, acknowledging the lack of disclosure such an initiative brings. He has also acknowledged that the Legislative Service Commission confirmed that the bill would allow JobsOhio to spend DOD funding without Controlling Board approval or seeking further approval from the legislature.
Carney is against Kasich's biennium budget plan, and has stated that he believes the cuts made to local government will lead to an increase in local property taxes. He also has pointed out potential difficulties that he claims the budget brings to public schools, and is in favor of providing any relief possible to the cuts proposed.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Ohio House of Representatives
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....
, representing the 22nd District since 2009.
Life and career
Carney is the eleventh of twelve children and has lived his entire life in Ohio. In 1998 he received his undergraduate degreeUndergraduate degree
An undergraduate degree is a colloquial term for an academic degree taken by a person who has completed undergraduate courses. It is usually offered at an institution of higher education, such as a university...
from Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
and in 2001 he received a J.D. from the same school. He has a wife, Jennifer, and two young daughters. He is a health care
Health care
Health care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and other care providers...
attorney and currently is employed at Porter, Wright, Morris and Arthur Limited Liability Partnership
Limited liability partnership
A limited liability partnership is a partnership in which some or all partners have limited liability. It therefore exhibits elements of partnerships and corporations. In an LLP one partner is not responsible or liable for another partner's misconduct or negligence. This is an important...
.
Ohio House of Representatives
Carney first decided to run for the Ohio House in 2006, when the 22nd District was first considered a potential pick-up for Democrats. However, Carney ended up losing to incumbent Jim Hughes by about 3,000 votes.With his strong showing in 2006, Carney decided to run again in 2008. This time, however, Hughes was out of the race. After facing no opposition in the primary, Carney went on to face insurance agent Michael Keenan in the general election. This time around, Carney was the focus of many negative attack ads. In the end, Carney proved victorious the second time around, besting Keenan by 8,500 votes.
In his freshman term, Speaker of the House Armond Budish
Armond Budish
Armond D. Budish is the Democratic representative for the 8th district of the Ohio House of Representatives. First elected into service during the 127th General Assembly of 2007, he was re-elected in the 128th, where he served as Speaker of the House...
appointed Carney to Finance and Appropriations, including the Subcommittee on Transportation and Justice, as well as the Health, Insurance, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.
In 2010, Carney ran for reelection against Republican Angel Rhodes, Libertarian
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
Mark Noble and Corey Ansel of the Party for Socialism and Liberation
Party for Socialism and Liberation
The Party for Socialism and Liberation is a Marxist-Leninist political party in the United States. It was originally created as the result of a split within the ranks of Workers World Party , although their political line is nearly identical. The San Francisco branch as well as several other...
. He went on to beat Rhodes by about 3,500 votes. Currently, he serves as ranking member of the Insurance Committee, and as a member of the Finance and Appropriations Committee and the Transportation Subcommittee, and the Health and Aging Committee. He is also a member of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Technology and Reform.
Policies, positions and initiatives
Carney has become a vocal opponent in regards to Representative Matt HuffmanMatt Huffman
Matt Huffman is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 4th District since 2007. Prior to his service in the House, he served as president of Lima City Council for seven years and as an attorney with the Lima law firm Huffman, Kelley, Becker & Brock...
's plan to phase out the state's insurance-verification program, sends about 5,400 letters each week to random Ohio drivers asking them to mail back proof of vehicle insurance.
He has also been critical of Governor of Ohio John Kasich
John Kasich
John Richard Kasich is the 69th and current Governor of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1983 to 2001...
's plan to privatize the Ohio Department of Development, acknowledging the lack of disclosure such an initiative brings. He has also acknowledged that the Legislative Service Commission confirmed that the bill would allow JobsOhio to spend DOD funding without Controlling Board approval or seeking further approval from the legislature.
Carney is against Kasich's biennium budget plan, and has stated that he believes the cuts made to local government will lead to an increase in local property taxes. He also has pointed out potential difficulties that he claims the budget brings to public schools, and is in favor of providing any relief possible to the cuts proposed.
External links
- The Ohio House of Representatives: Rep. John Carney (D-Columbus) official site
- Follow the Money: John Carney
- Rep. Carney on Project Vote Smart
- VoteCarney.com official campaign site