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State Representative, 2nd District

Charity Martin King

Candidate for State Representative, 2nd District

Democratic

Background

Campaign website
campaign4charity.com

Co-founder of the nonprofit Lead With Purpose and former proprietor of Urban Spirit Coffee House, she has held academic and leadership roles at The Ohio State University, where she is a PhD candidate.

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Documented positions

Housing

  • Supports development strategies that expand affordable housing options.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Housing Affordability and Stability · campaign4charity.com

    “supporting innovative and responsible development strategies that expand affordable housing options”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports expanding affordable daycare, career pathways and small-business support.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Economic Vitality · campaign4charity.com

    “Access to jobs, affordable daycare, reliable transportation, and support for small businesses are essential for a thriving economy.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports expanding transit options for District 2 residents.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Economic Opportunity and Connected Communities · campaign4charity.com

    “Expanding transit options and improving infrastructure will connect District 2 residents to jobs and services”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports investing in clean water and sustainable energy.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Healthy Families and Sustainable Communities · campaign4charity.com

    “investing in clean water and sustainable energy supports public health, creates jobs”
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Health & human services

  • Supports reducing barriers to mental and physical health care.

    Platform — Committee to Elect Charity Martin King

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Charity Martin King · Healthy Families and Sustainable Communities · campaign4charity.com

    “Reducing barriers to care not only improves well-being but also strengthens the local economy.”
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