George Lang (Ohio politician)

George F. Lang is the state representative for the 52nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a Republican. The district consists of West Chester Township, Liberty Township, Fairfield Township and part of the City of Sharonville, Ohio in Butler County.

George Lang
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 4th district
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
Preceded byBill Coley
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
September 13, 2017  January 1, 2021
Preceded byMargaret Conditt
Succeeded byJennifer Gross
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Debbie Lang
Children2
ResidenceWest Chester, Ohio
Alma materSoutheast Missouri State University

Life and career

A resident of West Chester, Ohio, Lang is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. He formerly served as a West Chester Township trustee serving from 2003 to 2017. Lang is a member of the Boy Scouts of America.[1]

Lang was appointed to the Ohio House of Representatives in September 2017. He represents the 52nd House District, which includes West Chester Township, Liberty Township, Fairfield Township and part of Sharonville in Butler County.

During Lang's time as a West Chester Township Trustee, the township experienced growth and the introduction of large employers such as AK Steel and General Electric. Total growth is reported at $1.6 billion.[2]

As State Representative, George Lang has stated that he wants to "make Ohio the most business-friendly state in the country."[3]

Ohio House of Representatives

In 2017, state representative Margaret Conditt unexpectedly announced she was resigning in the middle of her fourth term to spend more time with family, leaving Ohio House Republicans with the task of appointing her replacement.[4] Seven individuals applied for the appointment, including Lang.

Lang was ultimately chosen for the seat and was seated in the House on September 13, 2017.[5] He was reelected in 2018.

In the state legislature, Lang serves on the following committees: Community and Family Advancement, Criminal Justice, Finance, and Insurance.[6]

References

Political offices
Preceded by
Margaret Conditt
Ohio House of Representatives, 52nd District
2017–2020
Succeeded by
Jennifer Gross
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