Ohio's Bios- Insights from State Rep. David Thomas

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S3:E7 Hartsgrove Township Q&A on Property Taxes May 13, 2026

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In this episode I share information to residents of Hartsgrove Township in Ashtabula County and specifically have uploaded to you the Q&A portion of the evening. We discuss school funding, first responders, the changes Ohio made to Property Taxes, and much more.

S3:E6 Warren County Property Tax Reform Press Conference May 06, 2026

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I joined Rep. Adam Mathews for a Press Conference in Warren County to highlight the Income and Property Tax Reforms Ohio has done and how we will continue to push for needed improvements to the system.

S3:E5 NW Franklin Republican Club Townhall May 03, 2026

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Listen into the next episode as I shared what the Legislature has been doing for the taxpayers of Ohio especially in the Property Tax Reform world. I answer questions from members and dive into how our 5 Property Tax Reform bills help lower taxes this year and into the future.

S3:E4 Tasty Treats with the Thomas Family- Sourdough Biscuits and the May 5th Primary Apr 27, 2026

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Join mom and me as we made homemade Sourdough Biscuits and use Ways & Means Chair Bill Roemer's famous Maple Syrup along with discussing Rep. Ty Mathews and my HB 823, other states' inaction on Property Taxes, and the May 5th Primary! This is the audio from a monthly show we do cooking something tasty and discussing important things happening in Ohio.

S3:E3 Portage County Lincoln Day Dinner & Tax Reform Conversation Apr 19, 2026

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Listen in as I gave the keynote address to the Portage County Republican party describing the big wins for tax improvements at the federal level from this past year and at the state level with our income tax cut and sales tax holiday, and then how the state reformed and changed the property tax system at the local level.

S3:E2 Morrow County Township Association Townhall Apr 12, 2026

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Season 3 Episode 2 is the audio from a recent Townhall I did in Morrow County where I spoke to their Township Association, took questions, and explained our Property Tax Reform bills in how they would help taxpayers and impact local governments. This is a longer episode, but more in depth and perfect for the afternoon car ride, lunch break, or a Sunday laundry session!

S3:E1 The Podcast is Back, The Making of $3.8 Billion in Property Tax Savings Apr 06, 2026

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I promise, we will have the podcast back and more regular to update you on the work being done in Columbus. Here is Season 3, kicking off with a deep dive on the 5 Property Tax Reform Bills we passed in 2025 and now law. These will save in just 3 years $3.8 Billion and growing. We have changed the mindset for our local governments rely on your property tax revenue and built the foundation for the future reforms needed.

S2:E7 The Bills Are Getting Passed- Senior Sportsmen Fairness and Property Taxes Mar 07, 2025

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In this episode I give an update on my two final committees which have met- Public Insurance and Pensions & Arts, Athletics, and Tourism Committees. I also discuss the bills I have introduced including legislation on Property Tax Abatements, Vacated Officeholders, Utility Billing, and much more. It is also budget time and we are reviewing the Governor's proposals.

S2:E6 The Testimony Gets Underway Feb 17, 2025

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In this Episode of Ohio's Bios I give a brief update of my testimony before the Legislative Committees on bills such as HB 21 and HB 43 already before the Ways & Means and Education Committees. I also go into the upcoming bills I will be introducing and testimony to be given during the week of February 17th before the Natural Resources Committee and Ways & Means Committee. Finally, I break down what we have been hearing in the Energy Committee and the plans for the large HB 15 work ahead.

S2: E5 The Beginnings of Legislative Committees Jan 31, 2025

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The Ohio House has been busy getting our organizational structure up and running and hitting the ground running for this General Assembly. In this Episode I dive into my Committee assignments, the areas of policy those assignments will be touching, and the past two weeks of activity in Columbus!

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