Anthony DeVitis

Anthony DeVitis (born July 14, 1965) is a politician who was in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 36th District from his election in November 2012 until January 1, 2021. He was appointed to represent the 43rd District in December 2011, but he was placed in the 36th District after redistricting.

Anthony DeVitis
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 36th district
In office
December 8, 2011 – January 1, 2021
Preceded byTodd McKenney
Succeeded byBob Young
Personal details
Born (1965-07-14) July 14, 1965
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceGreen, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Akron
OccupationSmall Business Owner, Legislator
Websitewww.ohiohouse.gov/anthony-devitis

Life and career

Prior to serving in the House, DeVitis was a council member in Green, Ohio.[1] He is currently the co-owner of a real estate partnership, an Italian food distribution company, and an Italian retail store.[1]

DeVitis is married and has two children, including current Green city council member Clark Anthony DeVitis.[1]

Ohio House of Representatives

DeVitis was appointed in December 2011 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Todd McKenney, who was appointed as Summit County Probate Court judge.[2]

He is currently the state representative for Ohio's 36th District serving Summit County.[1] He is on the Insurance, Commerce, Labor, and Technology, and Transportation, Public Safety, and Homeland Security committees.[1]

In 2012, DeVitis was elected to a full term over Democrat Paul Colavecchio with 52.66% of the vote.

In 2014, Devitis won reelection against Summit County Councilwoman Paula Prentice with 59.7% of the vote [3]

In 2015, DeVitis cosponsored the Fetal Heartbeat bill.[4] The bill would ban all abortion in Ohio after 6 weeks, even in cases of rape or incest.[5]

References
  1. "Anthony DeVitis, Representative". Member Details. Ohio House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 17 May 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  2. "DeVitis tapped as state representative". Canton Repository. December 7, 2011. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  3. http://summitcountyboe.com/ElectionResults/Results/elect110414G.htm
  4. https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA131-HB-69
  5. http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/ohio_house_approves_heartbeat.html


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