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State Representative, 51st District

Amanda Fontana

Candidate for State Representative, 51st District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Educator and social worker
Campaign website
fontanaforohio.com

Teaches in the Health and Public Services Division at Stark State College and serves on the New Philadelphia City Schools Board of Education.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Supports full state funding of schools to relieve property taxes.

    Amanda Fontana | Empower Your Community Today

    Campaign website · Amanda Fontana campaign · Real Property Tax Relief & Education Funding · fontanaforohio.com

    “Amanda will fight to fully fund Ohio’s public schools at the state level to provide permanent tax relief for residents”
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Housing

  • Supports property tax reform and affordable housing initiatives.

    Amanda Fontana | Empower Your Community Today

    Campaign website · Amanda Fontana campaign · Lowering the Cost of Living for Working Families · fontanaforohio.com

    “She will advocate for property tax reform, affordable housing initiatives, and local job growth”
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Economy & jobs

  • Opposes "right to work" legislation.

    Amanda Fontana | Empower Your Community Today

    Campaign website · Amanda Fontana campaign · Defending Unions and Worker Rights · fontanaforohio.com

    “she will fiercely oppose "right to work" deception and anti-labor legislation”
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Health & human services

  • Supports lowering drug costs and protecting Medicaid.

    Amanda Fontana | Empower Your Community Today

    Campaign website · Amanda Fontana campaign · Affordable Healthcare & Specialized Support · fontanaforohio.com

    “She will fight to lower prescription drug costs, expand mental health services, and protect Medicaid.”
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