Go With Joe

Restoring Integrity to the Ohio House of Representatives

For too long, the Republican supermajority has put special interests and personal gain above the people of Ohio. As your representative, Joe Salvato will fight to end corruption, ensure fair representation, and stand up for the rights and dignity of all Ohioans.

Fair Districts, Fair Elections

• Joe supports the Citizens Not Politicians amendment to end gerrymandering and ensure districts are drawn in a transparent, citizen-led process. No longer will politicians be able to choose their voters.
• He backs the Ohio Voting and Elections amendment for automatic voter registration, same-day registration, secure voting methods, photo ID, and accommodations for voters with disabilities.

Holding Leaders Accountable

• Joe demands the full repeal of the corrupt HB-6 energy bill, passed under the disgraced Speaker Larry Householder. Those responsible must be held accountable.

Championing Justice and Equality

• Joe will fight systemic racism and discrimination, addressing disparities in health, income, housing, and job opportunities. He’ll defend the teaching of accurate Black history.
• He’ll protect the LGBTQ+ community from attacks and censorship, standing against bullying and discrimination.
• Joe is a fierce advocate for reproductive rights and women’s equality, recognizing that women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies and lives.
• He’ll oppose any “Right to Work” legislation that undermines unions and the rights of workers. Unions have raised the standard of living for all, and their power must be preserved.
• Joe believes the super wealthy, who have benefited greatly from the labor of others, must pay their fair share of taxes. He’ll push to eliminate the cap on Social Security taxes for high earners.

Building a Thriving Ohio

Joe Salvato is committed to creating a vibrant, opportunity-rich Ohio where everyone can thrive. He’ll work tirelessly to strengthen our economy, improve access to quality education, and ensure all citizens have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Economic Opportunity for All

• Joe will focus on attracting and retaining businesses of all sizes, creating good jobs and fueling economic growth. He’ll leverage existing economic committees and explore new strategies to boost our local economy.

Public Transportation for a Connected Community

• Joe supports comprehensive public transportation, including local buses and intrastate Amtrak. He’ll work with the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority to ensure reliable service connects our suburban and urban communities.

Quality Education, Fair Funding

• Joe believes in the transformative power of education. He’ll fight for fair public school funding and oppose any attempts to politicize our State Board of Education. Our schools should be guided by educators, not politicians.

Public Libraries: Empowering Our Communities

• Joe is a staunch defender of our public libraries. He’ll support reasonable funding and resist efforts to censor books. Our libraries are vital hubs of learning and community engagement.

Housing for All

• Joe will champion affordable housing options, from rental assistance to subsidized apartments. He’ll collaborate with local housing authorities to ensure every citizen has a safe, affordable home.

Public Parks: Green Spaces for Well-being

• Joe supports our public parks, recognizing they enhance community well-being. He’ll back reasonable levies to maintain our parks and preserve our natural beauty.

Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare

Joe Salvato believes every Ohioan deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare. He’ll fight to protect and strengthen our healthcare system, supporting those who care for our most vulnerable citizens and ensuring everyone can get the care they need.

Long-Term Care with Compassion and Respect

• Joe supports both paid and unpaid caregivers for the elderly and disabled. He knows firsthand the challenges of long-term care and will work to increase funding and improve quality through collaboration with local and state agencies.

Medicaid: A Lifeline for Millions

• Joe is a strong supporter of Medicaid, which provides vital health coverage for over three million Ohioans, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Medicare: A Promise to Seniors

• Joe will fiercely defend Medicare and work to ensure its solvency through cost negotiations and quality improvement. Our seniors earned their Medicare, and they can count on Joe to protect it.

The Affordable Care Act: A Success Worth Building On

• Despite relentless attacks, the ACA has expanded coverage, slowed cost growth, and protected people with pre-existing conditions. Joe will work to strengthen the ACA, building on its successes like coverage for chronic diseases, mental health, and addiction treatment.

Private Insurance: Protections You Can Count On

• Joe supports private insurance and the ACA’s protections, like allowing children to stay on parental plans until 26 and forbidding coverage denials for pre-existing conditions.

Confronting the Opioid Crisis

• Joe applauds legislative progress on the opioid crisis and will push for continued action to save lives and support recovery.

COVID Vaccines: A Safe Path Forward

• Joe strongly encourages COVID vaccination and boosters. For those hesitant, he urges consulting credible sources to understand the science and make informed decisions.

Putting Children First

Joe Salvato believes Ohio’s children must come before corporate profits and political agendas. He’ll prioritize their safety, well-being, and equality, standing up to those who would harm or marginalize our young people.

Protecting Children from Predators

• Joe supports HB 322, which would criminalize “grooming” behaviors aimed at exploiting minors. He believes any reasonable adult should recognize such patterns as predatory and dangerous.

Standing with Transgender Youth

• Joe opposes the override of Governor DeWine’s veto of HB 68, which attacks the rights of transgender youth. He knows this harmful legislation causes real suffering for already marginalized young people and their families.
• Joe will fight against any politician who uses fear and discrimination to target vulnerable groups. Every child deserves respect, understanding, and the freedom to be themselves.

Climate Action for a Sustainable Future

Joe Salvato knows climate change is real, urgent, and primarily caused by human activities. As a long-time climate advocate, he’ll lead the fight for a sustainable future, cutting emissions, investing in renewables, and creating jobs in the clean energy economy.

Renewable Energy: Our Greatest Opportunity

• Joe sees the shift to renewables as an historic business opportunity, akin to the Industrial Revolution but even more transformative. He’ll champion policies to accelerate this growth and position Ohio as a clean energy leader.

Balanced Energy for a Strong Economy

• Joe supports a balanced energy approach that embraces renewables, efficiency, and responsible use of traditional sources. He’ll push for a bipartisan energy policy that benefits all Ohioans and protects our environment.
• He’ll advocate for capturing wasted heat, upgrading to efficient motors and appliances, insulating buildings, and raising fuel standards. These steps will create jobs, reduce emissions, and save Ohioans money.

Cutting Methane, a Potent Pollutant

• Joe will fight to limit methane emissions from fracking, promoting capture of flare gas to generate local power. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and reducing leaks is a key climate strategy.

Protecting Ohio’s Natural Heritage

Joe Salvato believes in responsible stewardship of our natural resources, preserving public lands, and combating invasive species that threaten our environment. He’ll take action to safeguard Ohio’s beauty and biodiversity for future generations.

Preserve Public Lands

• Joe supports protecting public properties from fracking and logging, ensuring these spaces remain wild and accessible to all Ohioans. He’ll work for bipartisan solutions at both federal and state levels.

Combat Invasive Species

• Joe will lead the fight against the invasive Spotted Lanternfly and its host, the Tree of Heaven. He knows eradicating the Tree of Heaven is key to saving Ohio’s trees from the Lanternfly’s devastating impact.
• Joe has seen the flawed approach of simply cutting Tree of Heaven without proper treatment, which only leads to more growth. He’ll push for responsible management and bi-partisan support to tackle this critical issue.

Public Safety for All Ohioans

Joe Salvato believes in protecting Ohio communities while upholding civil liberties. He’ll support sensible gun safety reforms, back our law enforcement with oversight, and advocate for responsible marijuana legalization.

Sensible Gun Safety

• Joe supports universal background checks, secure storage, concealed carry training, and red flag laws to prevent gun tragedies. He’ll push for bipartisan reforms to protect Ohioans.

Law Enforcement: Support with Accountability

• Joe will fund law enforcement training, mental health resources, and field deployment of mental health workers. He believes in citizen oversight, body cameras, and review of practices to build trust.
• He supports the Hamilton County Regional Safety Complex, a state-of-the-art training facility. This will replace the outdated Cincinnati range, improving conditions for nearby residents.

Responsible Marijuana Legalization

• Joe backs adjusting the recent marijuana amendment to prevent corporate exploitation. He supports home cultivation, similar to home brewing, for personal use.

An Independent Voice for Ohio

While Joe Salvato is a Democrat, he’s not afraid to challenge party orthodoxy when it means standing up for Ohio’s best interests. His independence, willingness to buck his own party, and commitment to bipartisan solutions set him apart.

Tax Fairness Over Party Loyalty

• Joe demands the super wealthy pay their fair share, supporting a more progressive tax code even if it means diverging from some Democrats.

Energy Leadership

• He champions a swift transition to renewables, a more aggressive stance than some in his party. Joe knows this is vital for Ohio’s future and can’t be delayed by partisan hesitation.

Common-Sense on Guns and Law Enforcement

• Joe supports sensible gun safety reforms and backs our law enforcement with accountability measures, taking a pragmatic approach that may differ from the standard Democratic platform.

Marijuana Legalization: Reason Over Party Line

• He advocates for responsible legalization, including home cultivation, even if this means breaking with some party members. Joe believes in evidence-based policy over rigid adherence to outdated party positions.

Protecting Social Security

• Joe will fight to lift the cap on Social Security taxes, ensuring the wealthy contribute their fair share. This strong progressive stance might not have full support from all Democrats, but Joe puts seniors and workers first.

A People-First Leader for Ohio

Throughout this platform, Joe Salvato has laid out a clear vision: an Ohio where everyone has a fair shot at success, no matter their background. He’s shown how he’ll put the people of District 29 and all Ohioans first, standing up to corporations, politicians, and the entrenched powers that too often come before the common good.

Joe knows we deserve better than a system rigged for the wealthy and well-connected. He’ll fight for tax fairness, good jobs, quality affordable healthcare, and great schools. He’ll champion our environment, protect our rights, and keep our communities safe.

Joe’s not afraid to challenge his own party or work across the aisle to get things done. He’s an independent voice who’ll always put Ohio first. His years of activism and commitment to justice prove he’s a leader we can trust.

The choice is clear: we can stick with the status quo, where politicians look out for each other and the special interests, or we can choose a new path. With Joe Salvato, we get a representative who’ll always prioritize the people, the many over the powerful few.

Let’s build an Ohio that works for all of us, not just those at the top. Let’s send Joe Salvato to Columbus to be our voice, our champion, and our fighter. Together, we can create a brighter future for every Ohioan.